Acute Licensed Vocational Nurse - Mental Health Inpatient Facility - 173
Company: Telecare Corporation
Location: Sanger
Posted on: January 24, 2023
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Job Description:
Founded in 1965, Telecare is a rapidly growing mental health
care company dedicated to making a difference for our clients, the
community, and our employees. We offer an array of mental health
services to adults with serious mental illness. We partner with
public sector entities and behavioral health organizations and have
over 155 programs and over 4,300 employees across the country. And
we're growing all the time! When you work at Telecare, you help to
empower thousands of individuals every day in their journeys of
recovery.As part of the Telecare family, Sanger Place MHRC (Mental
Health Rehabilitation Center) is a 15-bed sub-acute, secure,
psychiatric care facility for adults ages 18-59 with serious mental
illness and developmental disability.Shifts Available:Full Time;
Shift and Days Vary as NeededFull Time; AM Days; Days Vary as
NeededWage range $27.86 - $41.00 - Telecare applies geographic
differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this
role will be based on the geographic location from which the role
is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience
above the minimum requirements.POSITION SUMMARYThe Licensed
Vocational Nurse (LVN)/Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT)
provides recovery focused services related to the safe and
appropriate administration of medical treatment (including
medications) as prescribed by the physician. Provides safe,
effective, and efficient implementation of direct care in
accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of
care.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS--- Demonstrates the Telecare mission,
purpose, values, and beliefs in everyday language and contact with
internal and external stakeholders--- Establishes and maintains a
therapeutic relationship with members served--- Provides nursing
care and assists in the welcoming, admission, and discharge
process--- Collects data relevant to care of members served;
develops and implements nursing care plans--- Demonstrates
knowledge of crisis management and intervention--- Transcribes
physician orders accurately and in a timely manner--- Administers
medication and treatments to members served--- Receives and
presents change of shift report as assigned--- Adheres to
medication management policies and procedures--- Notifies the
prescriber and nursing supervisor of any changes in behavior or
condition--- Documents the progress of members served toward their
Recovery Plan goals--- Attends and participates in community
meetings and groups--- Actively participates in multidisciplinary
team meetings and treatment planning meetings--- Coordinates and
participates in counting medications and giving report at the
beginning and end of each shift--- If employed at inpatient
program, must assist with restraint of members served in the event
of assaultive behavior and pass assault crisis/crisis prevention
training--- If employed at outpatient program, must evade members
served in the event of assaultive behavior and pass assault
crisis/crisis prevention trainingDuties and responsibilities may be
added, deleted, and/or changed at the discretion of
management.QUALIFICATIONSRequired:--- Graduation from an accredited
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) /Licensed Psychiatric Technician
(LPT) program and current licensure--- Current CPR/BLS
certificate--- All opportunities at Telecare are contingent upon
successful completion and receipt of acceptable results of the
applicable post-offer physical examination, 2-step PPD test for
tuberculosis, acceptable criminal background clearances, excluded
party sanctions, and degree or license verification. If the
position requires driving, valid driver license, a motor vehicle
clearance, and proof of auto insurance is required at time of
employment and must be maintained throughout employment. Additional
regulatory, contractual, or local requirements may apply.EOE AA
M/F/V/DisabilityEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected
Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not
discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or
applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or
disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or
applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation
information of other employees or applicants as a part of their
essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees
or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to
compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response
to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an
investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an
investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the
contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR
60-1.35(c)
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