LPT - Licensed Psych TechCape Fear Valley Health System • Vallejo, California, United States
LPT - Licensed Psych Tech
Cape Fear Valley Health System
- Vallejo, California, United States
- Vallejo, California, United States
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Must-Have: High School Education/GED or equivalent is required Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse (LVN/LPN) or Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) is required
Description: Delivers direct and indirect care for individual patients or an assigned group of patients receiving psychiatric care under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Meets patient care needs. Assumes responsibility for patient data collection. Provides assigned care of psychiatric patients using age-related interventions. Utilizes therapeutic communication skills and assists with therapeutic and recreational activities as necessary. Uses de-escalation techniques and less restrictive interventions when providing nursing care. Employs seclusion and restraint interventions when needed. Plans for meeting the daily care needs of assigned patients, including evaluating common problems and identifying symptoms and behavioral changes. Obtains and reviews medical data and implements interventions while evaluating outcomes. Processes admissions and discharges and completes intake interviews and orientations as necessary. Screens patient or client condition upon admission. Identifies physical, emotional, social, and cultural needs of assigned patients. Observes, reports, and documents the effectiveness of preventive, diagnostic, supportive, and therapeutic interventions. Monitors diagnostic results and reports to the Registered Nurse. Records observations of patients' conditions, including behavior, psychiatric symptoms, vital signs, weight, intake, and output, and informs immediate supervisor of changes or abnormalities. Evaluates the outcome of patient responses to nursing care and communicates to the oncoming shift staff per nursing policy. Interacts with patients, family, and other health care practitioners to stay informed about patient conditions. Communicates abnormal symptoms and diagnostic data to appropriate staff. Provides patient instructions regarding safety, personal hygiene, and procedures. Assists with the education and training of patient problem-solving skills. Identifies and reinforces patient and family teaching plans. Conducts routine rounding for patients. Monitors patients and the environment for safety. Obtains medication consent forms prior to administering medications, according to regulatory requirements. Administers medications according to physician orders. Communicates with pharmacy personnel and nursing staff regarding timing of medication administration. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements: All associates are required to receive all necessary vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Participation in E-Verify is required. Visit the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices for more information. Client DetailsAddress 525 Oregon St City Vallejo State CA Zip Code 94590 Job Board Disclaimer By applying for jobs on this website, you consent to receive daily messages from CYNET about assignments that match your profile. Email or text HELP for more info, or STOP to unsubscribe. Your mobile info will not be shared with third parties for marketing. Standard messaging and data rates may apply.
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