LVN/LPT Opportunity At River Vista Behavioral HealthRiver Vista Behavioral Health, located along the bluffs overlooking the San Joaquin River, is a brand new, 128-bed facility providing high-quality and advanced behavioral health services to residents and visitors in the Central Valley. The hospital employs more than 250 people, including clinicians, nurses, mental health technicians, support staff, and administration. We are currently seeking a forward-thinking and compassionate LVN/LPT to join our nursing team.The LVN/LPT administers nursing care to designated patients under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse. They perform a variety of direct and indirect patient care duties.Job Requirements:Education: Graduate from an accredited Vocational School of Nursing or Psychiatric Technician program required; Current licensure as a Licensed Vocational Nurse or Licensed Psychiatric Technician with the State of California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians.BLS CertificationExperience: Clinical experience in a psychiatric setting preferredAdditional Requirements: CPR certification and successful completion of Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training. CPI Training may be obtained during new hire orientation.Knowledge/Skills:Ability to communicate effectivelyPerform concentrated and/or complex mental activity with frequent involvement in complex and/or highly technical situationsWork successfully under highly stressful conditionsMake sound, independent judgments based on scientific and/or ethical principlesComprehend and perform oral and written instructions and proceduresCollaborate with other multidisciplinary team members in an appropriate fashionAdapt to varying workloads and work assignments on a constant basisEffective comprehensive reading skills, strong communication skills, written and verbalMath skills to enable calculation of drug dosages and infusion ratesGeneral Working Environment:Psychiatric hospital settingSome risk involved in the event of aggressive patient(s)May include day, evening, night, weekend, and/or holiday shiftsOccasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, blood borne pathogens, and loud noise levelsPhysical Requirements:Communicate effectively with patients, their families, staff, and othersUtilize communication equipmentManage patients (ambulatory, non-ambulatory, and physically aggressive)Read patient charts, written communication, regulations, written policies and procedures, etc.Write manual charting, written communication, etc.Competent and fully perform Handle with Care techniquesPhysical abilities include walking, fingering or manual dexterity, lifting/exerting force up to 25 lbs, reaching or stretching, crouching or stooping, and smellingFrequently utilize physical ability for standing and see with correction for color discrimination and depth perceptionRegularly utilize physical ability for sitting, speaking, hearing, and seeing with correction for close, distance, and peripheral vision, and focusing abilityEquipment/Materials Used:Telephone, computer, tape player, copier, fax machine, video player, small hand tools, and writing instrumentsAll clinical equipment, including syringes, blood pressure equipment, etc.Job Specifications:Assist in the delivery of patient care in an acute psychiatric setting for patients experiencing a wide range of psychiatric conditionsProvide nursing care, within the scope of practice, to meet the unique needs of each patientCollect data related to the patient's condition and report findings to the Charge/Staff NurseAssist the Registered Nurse in assessing for pain, utilizing pain scale, and documenting accordinglyAssist the Charge/Staff Nurse to organize and deliver patient care and supervise staffDocument patient activity and behavior in an accurate, timely, and legible mannerRecognize when patient is in need of 1:1 intervention and interact therapeuticallyInform Charge/Staff Nurse of significant developments and document in progress noteProvide 1:1 interventions as directedReport significant developments to Charge/Staff NurseService Excellence Criteria:Treat everyone as a guestMake a positive first impression and continue that positive impression through ongoing effortsAnticipate the needs and expectations of all people encounteredDisplay service recovery skills; responsible for resolving dissatisfaction without assigning blameDemonstrate professionalism and excellence in all thingsDemonstrate professionalism in look, what to do, and what to sayHold self accountable – Be a positive role modelDeliver excellence that goes beyond departmental and individual job responsibilityPractice teamworkParticipate in decision-making and process improvement, regardless of level in the organizationCommunicate effectively within and beyond assigned teamFocus on the problem or issue, not the personAlways say "please" and "thank you"Make a good first impression by projecting a positive attitude; greet patients, guests, and staff warmlyAlways wear name badgeDemonstrate a professional image through manner of dress, respectful communication, and adherence to hospital badge policyHold self accountable for getting the information needed to know to do jobRespond to client and customer questions, concerns, and grievances in a timely manner, informing complainant of process and expected time of resolutionRead all hospital related written communication, i.e. memos, flyers, posters, etc.Use language appropriate to the situation and to the guestBe a team player, showing respect for peers, supervisors, patients, and guests, demonstrated through verbal communications and commitment to the work groupGreet guests with eye contact and a smileStaff is timely when responding to patient needs and requests by making eye contact and verbal contact when patient presents self at nurse's station or any other area where staff is locatedAlways end an interaction with the guest by asking, "Is there anything else I can do for you?"Provide service to patients and families that is prompt, caring, efficient, and effectiveDemonstrate respect for the hospital environment by keeping work areas organized and clean, and taking pride in the facility as a wholeGeneral Criteria:Attendance: Consistently report to work on time and be ready to work at the start of shift.
Appropriately utilize personal days/sick time. Clock in/out per policy and procedure; begin/return from meal periods and rest breaks within established policy time frame. Use only approved overtime.General Safety: Follow all departmental and hospital safety, security, and infection control policies.Self-Development: Maintain required licensure/certification for position; renew by expiration date; Maintain CPR; renew by expiration date. Maintain HANDLE WITH CARE training; renew by expiration date. Complete all required mandatory inservices/training at hire and annually and in a timely manner. Gain additional formal qualifications beyond the minimum requirements of the job; as well as additional job duties and skills.
Follow up on any personal development plan. Maintain current knowledge of policies and procedures, protocols, and practices. Attend inservice programs.Professional Appearance and Attitude: Comply with the Personal Appearance policy. Consistently demonstrate a self-directed, mature, and disciplined approach to completing work duties. Demonstrate emotional capacity to perform within position responsibilities. Maintain and respect patient and employee confidentiality.
Follow proper lines of authority and organizational structure.The following is the minimum knowledge, skills, and behaviors necessary to provide care and service for the patient population served:Age Group Encountered: Adolescent – (12-17 yr. old) Adult – (18 - 61 yr. old) Geriatric – (62 or above)Demonstrate knowledge of patient rights, advanced directives, and ethical issues for all age-specific groupsDemonstrate the skills and knowledge to provide appropriate interventions based on the needs of various age groupsDemonstrate knowledge and ability to advocate, communicate, and educate patients of all age groups served, including those with physical, emotional, social, mental