Licensed Vocational Nurse BHU - Loan Forgiveness & $7,000 Sign-on Bonus - Full Time, Days - Pomona California

Company: Alta Hospitals
Location: Pomona, California
Posted On: 06/28/2024

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.




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• 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 More...

          

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