Employment Type : Full-Time
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)/Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) SUPERVISOR: Director of Nursing FLSA Status: Non-Exempt POSITION SUMMARY The 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. QUALIFICATIONS Required: Graduation from an accredited Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) /Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) program and current licensure 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. Preferred: Previous experience with population to be served and/or work in a similar program setting preferred * One (1) year of experience Understanding of psychiatric illness and its treatment, and knowledge of psychotropic medication ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Demonstrates the Telecare mission, purpose, values, and beliefs in everyday language and contact with internal and external stakeholders If employed at outpatient program, must evade members served in the event of assaultive behavior and pass assault crisis/crisis prevention training Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, and/or changed at the discretion of management. SKILLS PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is occasionally required to sit, squat, kneel, twist, push, pull and lift and carry items weighing 25 pounds or less as well as to frequently walk, stand, bend, reach and do simple and power grasping. The position requires manual deviation, repetition and dexterity as well as Hazardous Exposure (Blood Borne Pathogens, Hospital Waste, Chemical & Infectious). EOE AA M/F/V/Disability Job Type: Part-time Pay: $22.88 - $33.68 per hour Schedule: Ability to commute/relocate: License/Certification: Work Location: One location