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    Licensed Vocational Nurse - Torrance, United States - Alta Hospitals

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    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 families

    Sign-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


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