Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) BHU - Loan Forgiveness & $7,000 Sign-on Bonus - Full Time, Days (Culver City)
Alta Hospitals
- South Gate, CA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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.
- 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)
- Recent behavioral health experience in an Acute Psychiatric setting
- SAMA Certification upon hire
- Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families