Position Summary

The Licensed Vocational Nurse 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.

Required Qualifications

• Current Licensure as a Vocational Nurse in the State of California
• Graduate of an Accredited School of Vocational Nursing
• 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

Physical Requirements

These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and applicable, state and local law, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Standing - Constantly
• Walking - Constantly
• Sitting - Occasionally
• Reaching with Hands and Arms - Constantly
• Climb or Balance - Frequently
• Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, or Crawling - Occasionally
• Talking - Frequently
• Hearing - Constantly
• Seeing - Constantly
• Performing repetitive motions with arms or hands - Constantly
• Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling up to 10 lbs - Constantly
• Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling up to 25 lbs - Frequently
• Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs - Frequently
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling greater than 50 lbs - Frequently
• Driving - None

Essential Job Functions/Major Areas of Responsibility

The essential functions below are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties that may be assigned to this position, nor does it restrict the duties which may be assigned to this position if such duties reasonably relate to the position.

CLINICAL PATIENT CARE:

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.

COLLABORATION FOR PATIENT 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.

TECHNICAL SKILLS AND OBSERVATIONS FOR PATIENT CARE:

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.

PATIENT SAFETY:

Restrains violent, potentially violent, or suicidal patients by verbal, and physical means as required and in accordance with established policy.

PATIENT AND FAMILY EDUCATION:

Conducts effective patient & family teaching in a timely manner and provides appropriate resources. Documents education in accordance with established procedures.

Core Organizational Values

We are a coordinated network of hospitals, affiliated medical groups and ancillary health care services working for the benefit of every person who relies on and trusts us for care. Our comprehensive networks aim to provide coordinated, personalized care. Through our affiliated networks, we strive to provide a healing environment and quality care by demonstrating the following organizational core values:

• ACCOUNTABILITY: We honor our commitments and focus on "how it can be done".
• INNOVATION: We embrace change and continually seek new ways to improve.
• TEAMWORK: We recognize trusting relationships are key to achieving success.
• EXCELLENCE: We are committed to the highest quality and safety standards.
• COMPASSION: We understand and reflect the diverse communities we serve.
• INTEGRITY: We are down-to-earth, honest and approachable.

Base Pay Rate

Min - $28.67 l Max - $38.51

12HR Pay Rate: Min - $33.45 l Max - $44.93

Note: These rates are referred to as 12-hour rates; the rate is calculated by averaging 8-hours at the base rate of pay, and 4-hours of overtime. These 12-hour rates will not show up on your paystub as base rates.

Job Listing ID: 1890494

$7,000 Sign-on Bonus

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.

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