LPN/LVN
Company: Universal Health Services, Inc.
Location: Madera
Posted on: May 18, 2023
Job Description:
Responsibilities
River Vista Behavioral Health sits along the bluffs overlooking the
San Joaquin River, this brand new, 128-bed facility, will provide
high-quality and advanced behavioral health services to residents
and visitors in the Central Valley. The new hospital will employ
more than 250 people, including clinicians, nurses, mental health
technicians, support staff and administration. We are currently
seeking a forward thinking and compassionate LVN/LPT to be part of
our Nursing Team. The LVN/LPT administers nursing care to
designated patients under the direction and supervision of a
Registered Nurse. Performs a variety of direct and indirect patient
care duties. JOB REQUIREMENTS:Education: Graduate from an
accredited Vocational School of Nursing or Psychiatric Technician
program required; Current licensure as a Licensed Vocational Nurse
or Licensed Psychiatric Technician with the State of California
Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians.Experience:
Clinical experience in a psychiatric setting
preferredKnowledge/Skills:
- Must have ability to communicate effectively.
- Must be able to perform concentrated and/or complex mental
activity with frequent involvement in complex and/or highly
technical situations;
- Must be able to work successfully under highly stressful
conditions;
- Must be able to make sound, independent judgments based on
scientific and/or ethical principles;
- Must be able to comprehend and perform oral and written
instructions and procedures;
- Must be able to collaborate with other multidisciplinary team
members in an appropriate fashion;
- Must be capable of adapting to varying workloads an work
assignments on a constant basis;
- Must have effective comprehensive reading skills, strong
communication skills, written and verbal.
- Must have math skills to enable calculation of drug dosages and
infusion rates.GENERAL WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Working conditions for
all employees are as follows, but not limited to a psychiatric
hospital setting; some risk involved in the event of aggressive
patient(s); work load may include day, evening, night, weekend
and/or holiday shifts. The LVN/LPT is occasionally exposed to
outdoor weather conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, blood borne
pathogens, and loud noise levels. Mental demands described herein
are representative of those which must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of the job, but are
not limited to the ability to remain calm in a stressful
environment; and the emotional stability, physical stamina and
agility to handle stress and respond quickly and effectively to
emergency situations.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Physical requirements
include, but are not limited to the ability to communicate
effectively with patients, their families, staff and others; the
ability to effectively utilize communication equipment; the
physical agility to manage patients (ambulatory, non-ambulatory and
physically aggressive); the ability to read (i.e. patient charts,
written communication, regulations, written policies and
procedures, etc.); and the ability to write (i.e. manual charting,
written communication, etc.). The ability to competently and fully
perform Handle with Care techniques is an essential position
function.
Must occasionally utilize physical
ability for walking, fingering or manual dexterity,
lifting/exerting force up to 25 lbs, reaching or stretching,
crouching or stooping, and smelling.Must frequently utilize
physical ability for standing and see with correction for color
discrimination and depth perception.Must regularly utilize physical
ability for sitting, speaking, hearing, and seeing with correction
for close, distance and peripheral vision, and focusing
ability.Mental demands include but are not limited to emotional
stability, physical stamina and agility to handle stress and
respond quickly and effectively to emergency situations.
EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS USED: Telephone, computer, tape player, copier,
fax machine, video player, small hand tools and writing
instruments, as well as all clinical equipment, including but not
limited to, syringes, blood pressure equipment, etc.
CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt JOB SPECIFICATIONS: To perform this job
successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary
duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are
representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the primary
functions.
Qualifications
PRIMARY CRITERIA/RESPONSIBILITIES:Assists in the delivery of
patient care in an acute psychiatric setting for patients
experiencing a wide rage of psychiatric conditions.Provides nursing
care, within the scope of practice, to meet the unique needs of
each patient.Assists the Charge/Staff Nurse by collecting data
related to the patient's condition. Reports data findings related
patient's condition to the Charge Nurse.Assists the Registered
Nurse in assessing for pain, utilizes pain scale and documents
accordingly. Assists the Charge/Staff Nurse to organize and deliver
patient care, and to supervise staff.Documents patient activity and
behavior in an accurate, timely and legible manner.Recognizes when
patient is in need of 1:1 intervention and interacts
therapeutically. Informs Charge/Staff Nurse of significant
developments and documents in progress note. Provide 1:1
interventions as directed. Reports significant developments to
Charge/Staff Nurse. SERVICE EXCELLENCE CRITERIA:Treats everyone as
a guest.
Makes a positive first impression and
continues that positive impression through ongoing
effortsAnticipates the needs and expectations of all people
encounteredDisplays service recovery skills; is responsible for
resolving dissatisfaction without assigning blameDemonstrates
professionalism and excellence in all things.
Demonstrates professionalism in look,
what to do, and what to sayHolds self accountable - Is a positive
role modelDelivers excellence that goes beyond departmental and
individual job responsibilityPractices teamwork
Participates in decision-making and
process improvement, regardless of level in the
organizationCommunicates effectively within and beyond assigned
teamFocuses on the problem or issue, not the personBehaviors:
Always says "please" and "thank you". Makes a good first impression
by projecting a positive attitude; greets patients, guests and
staff warmly. Behaviors: Always wears name badge. Demonstrates a
professional image through manner of dress, respectful
communication, and adherence to hospital badge policy.Behaviors:
Holds self accountable for getting the information needed to know
to do job. Responds to client and customer questions, concerns and
grievances in a timely manner, informing complainant of process and
expected time of resolution. Reads all hospital related written
communication, i.e. memos, flyers, posters, etc.Behaviors: Uses
language appropriate to the situation and to the guest. Is a team
player, showing respect for peers, supervisors, patients and
guests, demonstrated through verbal communications and commitment
to the work group.Behaviors: Greet guests with eye contact and a
smile. Staff is timely when responding to patient needs and
requests by making eye contact and verbal contact when patient
presents self at nurse's station or any other area where staff is
located. Behaviors: Always end an interaction with the guest by
asking, "Is there anything else I can do for you?" Provides service
to patients and families that is prompt, caring, efficient and
effective.Demonstrates respect for the hospital environment by
keeping work areas organized and clean, and taking pride in the
facility as a whole. GENERAL CRITERIAAttendance: Consistently
reports to work on time and is ready to work at start of shift.
Appropriately utilizes personal days/sick time. Clocks in/out per
policy and procedure; begins/returns from meal periods and rest
breaks within established policy time frame. Uses only approved
overtime.General Safety: Follows all departmental and hospital
safety, security and infection control policies.Self-Development:
Maintains required licensure/certification for position; renews by
expiration date; Maintains CPR; renews by expiration date.
Maintains HANDLE WITH CARE training; renews by expiration date.
Completes all required mandatory inservices/training at hire and
annually and in a timely manner. Gains additional formal
qualifications beyond the minimum requirements of the job; as well
as additional job duties and skills. Follows up on any personal
development plan. Maintains current knowledge of policies and
procedures, protocols, and practices. Attends inservice
programs.Professional Appearance and Attitude: Complies with the
Personal Appearance policy. Consistently demonstrates a
self-directed, mature and disciplined approach to completing work
duties. Demonstrates emotional capacity to perform within position
responsibilities. Maintains and respects patient and employee
confidentiality. Follows proper lines of authority and
organizational structure. The Following is the minimum knowledge,
skills and behaviors necessary to provide care and service for the
patient population served:AGE GROUP ENCOUNTERED: Adolescent -
(12-17 yr. old) Adult - (18 - 61 yr. old) Geriatric - (62 or above)
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of patient rights, advanced
directives and ethical issues for all age specific groups.Must be
able to demonstrate the skills and knowledge to provide appropriate
interventions based on the needs of various age groups.Must be able
to demonstrate knowledge and ability to advocate, communicate and
educate patients of all age groups served, including those with
physical, emotional, social, mental, language and cognitive
impairments.Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and ability to
collaborate with medical staff, other health professionals to
achieve desired outcomes for age specific groups served.Must be
able to demonstrate knowledge and skills to interpret age related
data and appropriately consulting with other team members and/or
planning care based on those results.Must be able to demonstrate
ability to involve patients/family/guardian/care taker in decision
making related to care and treatment appropriate for various ages
served.Must be able to demonstrate ability to provide
patient/family education, explaining care, treatments, discharges
instruction etc. using correct terminology and technique to address
educational needs of each age group served.Must be able to
demonstrate knowledge and ability to assess and provide appropriate
interventions in the event of abnormal family dynamics for various
age groups including; child abuse, domestic violence, and elder
abuse.Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and ability to provide
a safe environment of care and recognize safety
risks/considerations of each age group served. Additional
Requirements: A strong knowledge of The Joint Commission, HCFA,
OSHA regulations, and patient rights standards and all other
applicable federal and state laws and regulations governing mental
health care facilities.One of the nation's largest and most
respected hospital companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)
has built an impressive record of achievement and performance.
Steadily growing from a startup to an esteemed Fortune 500
corporation, UHS today has annual revenue nearing $10 billion. UHS
is recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by
Fortune; ranked #276 on the Fortune 500, and listed #275 in Forbes
inaugural ranking of America's Top 500 Public Companies. EEO
Statement:All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an
environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities
are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are
equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully
commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and
compensation of individuals without regard to race, color,
religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and
sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin,
disability status, protected veteran status or any other
characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We
believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is
critical to our success. Notice:At UHS and all our subsidiaries,
our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help
prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the
best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take
pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate
experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or
employee will request financial or personal information (Social
Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you
via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail
client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious
of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its
subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at:
https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449.
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