LVN (Part-Time) – Behavioral Health Program 153

Founded in 1965, Telecare is a rapidly growing mental health care company dedicated to making a difference for our clients, the community, and our employees. We offer an array of mental health services to adults with serious mental illness. We partner with public sector entities and behavioral health organizations, and have over 122 programs and over 3,510 employees across the country. And we’re growing all the time! When you work at Telecare, you help to empower thousands of individuals every day in their journeys of recovery. San Bernardino ACT (Assertive Community Treatment) is a community-based program created to serve 100 San Bernardino County adults (age 18+) with serious mental illness. This program currently serves over 100 members. Employment Status: Part-Time .5 Shift: AM, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Days: Monday – Friday 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 LVN or LPT program and current licensure. Current CPR/BLS certificate. San Bernardino County FACT programs: Must have two (2) years of experience working with individuals with serious and persistent mental illness. Must be at least 18 years of age. Must be CPR, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), and First Aid certified on date of employment or within 60 days of employment and maintain current certification throughout employment. 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. 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. Oversees and provides direct nursing care. Organizes, prioritizes, and delegates work on the assigned shift. Contingent upon program structure and needs, assumes charge or shift lead responsibility, as needed. Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with members served. Provides nursing care and assists in the welcoming, admission, and discharge process. Collects data relevant to care of members served; develops and implements nursing care plans. Demonstrates knowledge of crisis management and intervention. Transcribes physician orders accurately and in a timely manner. Administers medication and treatments to members served. Receives and presents change of shift report as assigned. Adheres to medication management policies and procedures. Notifies the prescriber and nursing supervisor of any changes in behavior or condition. Documents the progress of members served toward their Recovery Plan goals. Attends and participates in community meetings and groups. Actively participates in multidisciplinary team meetings and treatment planning meetings. Coordinates and participates in counting medications and giving report at the beginning and end of each shift. If employed at inpatient program, must assist with restraint of members served in the event of assaultive behavior and pass assault crisis/crisis prevention training. 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. Position requires transporting Members in own personal vehicle and the program van (acceptable driving record and vehicle inspection for safety) SKILLS. Ability to review and implements Recovery/Treatment plans. Ability to support medical and psycho-social care for members served. Ability to administer oral and injectable medications. Ability to act as a team member and provide input via reporting observations and concerns and asking appropriate questions. Demonstrated ability to implement physical crisis and de-escalation techniques. Direct work on shifts and provide coaching PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successf