Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Psychiatric Technician
National Psychiatric Care and Rehabilitation Services
Sacramento, California
LVN
Posted Sep 2 · Not open to new grads
- Unit
- Psych
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Per Diem
- Setting
- Rehab
- Accepts
- LVN
- Experience
- 1+ years
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in California is $49/hr, across 1917 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Administers general medical and psychiatric care to facility residents while assisting in the medication administration procedure and monitoring residents for potential medication side effects. Applies practical nursing techniques and standard practices
General Accountabilities
Assists in the coordinating, scheduling and oversight of medical treatment for all facility residents including the including providing support during the admission process and initiation of appropriate healthcare referrals Collaborates with Program Director, Administrator and Psychiatrist to ensure that healthcare requirements for residents are met. Assists in the implementation of activities and functions associated with ordering, monitoring and handling of medications including but not limited to Physician’s Orders and vital signs. Administers medication and monitors patients for potential medication side effects.
Read the full posting
Exercises judgement and skills in recognizing basic symptoms indicative of patient adverse reactions and consults with supervisor and/or alerts medical staff. Follows Physician’s Orders while monitoring patients and reporting to Psychiatrist as needed. Assisting in the interpretation and application of Physician’s Orders.
Administers or assists staff in administering triage. Maintains and manages medical and psychiatric records in and organized and timely fashion so as to meet the standards of care, accreditation, resident care needs and licensing requirements. Completes all documentation including but not limited to incident reports and progress notes.
Supports staff in addressing resident’s healthcare concerns. Provides supervision of Mental Health Workers. Participates in required in-service education Other duties as assigned
Job
Qualifications
Required
Licensure
A valid California Vocational Nursing and/or Psychiatric Technician license issued by the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians.
Minimum
Experience
One (1) year of post-licensure experience in a mental health setting. A clear criminal record review and fingerprint background check A health screening, including a tuberculosis test, performed by or under the supervision of a physician showing that the LVN/LPT is physically, mentally and occupationally capable of performing assigned tasks.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Physical setting
Rehabilitation center
COVID-19 considerations
COVID-19 considerations: Please see Link Here: http://www.npcrs.com/npcrs-covid-19-response/
Experience
Mental Health: 1 year (Preferred)
License/
Certification
- LVN (Preferred)
- LPN (Preferred)
- Driver's License (Required)
Sourced from National Psychiatric Care and Rehabilitation Services’ careers page.
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Requirements
- Required
- A valid California Vocational Nursing and/or Psychiatric Technician license issued by the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians.
- Minimum
- One (1) year of post-licensure experience in a mental health setting.
- A clear criminal record review and fingerprint background check
- A health screening, including a tuberculosis test, performed by or under the supervision of a physician showing that the LVN/LPT is physically, mentally and occupationally capable of performing assigned tasks.
Place
- City
- Sacramento, California
- Median rent
- $1,779/mo
- Local household income
- $87,321/yr
- Metro price level
- 7% above the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Sacramento area index 106.7, where 100 is the national average.
California's capital blends urban energy with easy access to nature, sitting where the Sacramento and American Rivers meet. Midtown's tree-lined streets and farm-to-fork dining scene give the city a distinct character, while proximity to San Francisco and the Sierra Nevada makes weekend escapes effortless.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities.
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About the employer
You would be stepping into a small psychiatric rehabilitation setting with National Psychiatric Care and Rehabilitation Services in the Walnut Creek area—think a 6-bed rehab center where an LVN’s day runs on medication administration, psych care, and supervising mental health…
On your path
Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.
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