Licensed Vocational Nurse BHU - Loan Forgiveness & $7,000 Sign-on Bonus - Full Time, Days
Company: Alta Hospitals
Location: Pomona
Posted on: May 6, 2024
Job Description:
The Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Psych Tech is responsible
for providing patient care to individuals with physical, behavioral
and/or emotional conditions in an assigned psychiatry unit, by
carrying out individualized treatment plans that have been
established for each patient. Administers oral and injectable
medications. Will monitor patients' physical and emotional
well-being and report to registered nurse and medical staff. Will
participate in rehabilitation and treatment programs and assist
with personal hygiene. Develops and leads individual and group
educational sessions as part of specific therapeutic goals.
Encourages patients to participate in social, recreational, and
other therapeutic activities that enhance interpersonal skills and
develop social relationships. Conducts effective patient/family
teaching.Southern California Hospital at Culver City has been
taking care of generations of Culver City and west LA residents. We
are a full-service, acute care hospital with a 24/7 emergency
department and nationally recognized patient safety. Now at 420
beds, SCH-CC is a general acute care hospital that utilizes many of
the latest medical treatments and technologies. The hospital offers
a wide range of inpatient and outpatient acute care services,
including an orthopedic center, cardiovascular services, acute
rehabilitation, sub-acute care, psychiatric care and chemical
dependency programs. Additionally, SCH-CC operates a 24-hour
emergency services center, which serves as a paramedic receiving
station and is staffed by board-certified emergency physicians and
nurse specialists. Union Pay Info:
- Under RN supervision, provides care to patients in a behavioral
health crisis and/or medical patients, including assistance with
personal hygiene, medical health crisis, medication administration,
and maintaining a safe and clean environment. Takes and records
measures of patient's general physical condition, vitals, etc.
Performs specimen collection. Administers patient treatments or
procedures in a safe, effective and age appropriate manner, and in
compliance with all policies/regulations. Accurately evaluates and
documents the patient/family response to care.
- Collaborates with members of the health care team to develop
treatment plans and objectives for patients. Will appropriately
document, intervene, advocate and evaluate patients and
appropriately maintain patient records/charts/documents in an
accurate and thorough manner. Ensures Infection Control procedures
and HIPAA compliance.
- Observes patients physical condition and behavior, including
one-on-one observation for at-risk patients. Recognizes adverse
psychological reactions to care and reports significant changes.
Provides proactive interventions and therapeutic
communication.
- Restrains violent, potentially violent, or suicidal patients by
verbal, and physical means as required and in accordance with
established policy.
- Conducts effective patient & family teaching in a timely manner
and provides appropriate resources. Documents education in
accordance with established procedures.Required Qualifications:
- Current Licensure as a Vocational Nurse or Psychiatric Tech in
the State of California
- Graduate of an Accredited School of Vocational Nursing or
Psychiatric Tech
- AHA Basic Life Support
- Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in
English
- Ability to work variable shifts including evenings, nights,
weekends, and holidays
- Ability to maintain flexibility and composure in a constantly
changing environment
- De-escalation certification upon hire; Upon recertification,
SAMA Certification required
- Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card (Los Angeles City Employees
only)Preferred Qualifications:
- Recent behavioral health experience in an Acute Psychiatric
setting
- SAMA Certification upon hire
- Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and
familiesSign-on Bonus Eligibility: To be eligible for the Sign-on
Bonus, you must have one or more years of experience. Some
restrictions and exceptions may apply. Current Hospital employees
are not eligible and former Hospital employees may not be eligible.
The Sign-on Bonus Program is only available for full-time regular
positions. Bonus payments are made in increments over the course of
12 months to active employees in good standing.Pay Rate: Min -
$27.84 Max - $37.41
Keywords: Alta Hospitals, Rowland Heights , Licensed Vocational Nurse BHU - Loan Forgiveness & $7,000 Sign-on Bonus - Full Time, Days , Healthcare , Pomona, California
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