Part Time LVN - Sage House 105

$66,123 - $66,123/Yr

Telecare - Redwood City, CA

posted 7 months ago

Part-time - Entry Level
Redwood City, CA
Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) at Sage House, a mental health rehabilitation center, is responsible for providing safe and appropriate medical treatment, including medication administration, to clients with serious mental illness. This role involves documentation of treatment responses, monitoring client conditions, and collaborating with the treatment team to ensure effective care delivery. The position is part-time, with shifts available on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, either in the morning or evening.

Responsibilities

  • Provide safe and effective implementation of direct care according to established policies and standards.
  • Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with clients.
  • Monitor activities and documentation of Mental Health Workers (MHWs) on the assigned unit.
  • Coordinate medication counts and report at the beginning and end of each shift.
  • Complete admission documentation and coordinate the admission of new clients.
  • Ensure discharge orders are written and that discharge medications and clothing are provided to clients.
  • Transcribe physician orders accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Administer medications and treatments to clients as prescribed.
  • Monitor and review medical and psychological reports, informing the physician of any abnormalities.
  • Complete the 24-hour Client Report each shift.

Requirements

  • One year of experience in psychiatric nursing in a skilled nursing facility or acute hospital preferred.
  • Graduation from an accredited Licensed Vocational Nurse or Licensed Psychiatric Technician program.
  • Current licensure by the State of California as an LVN or LPT.
  • Valid CPR Certificate required.
  • Demonstrated understanding of psychiatric illness and treatment, including knowledge of psychotropic medications.
  • Knowledge of laws and regulations governing mental health services in California.

Nice-to-haves

  • Current knowledge of recovery philosophy and psychiatric rehabilitation preferred.

Benefits

  • Competitive hourly wage starting at $31.79 per hour.
  • Part-time flexible scheduling options.
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