Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Crisis Residential Facility in Riverside County is looking to hire a Part-Time LVN

Open to work weekends

32 hours a pay period

Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for Synergy Estate roles, including but not limited to shift differential and other special pay practices, etc. The posted compensation for the position is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay at Synergy Estate in good faith believing it pays for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting.

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

Under the direction and supervision of the R.N., provides direct medical and programmatic nursing care to patients utilizing the nursing process and participates in patient teaching. Assumes responsibility for completing assigned duties and for supervision of non-licensed nursing staff. Works cooperatively with patient team personnel to maintain standards of nursing practice in the clinical setting.

QUALIFICATIONS

Current valid license to practice as a Psychiatric Technician/Vocational Nursing in the State of California. Ability to assess the age specific needs for all patients. BCLS required. Management Assaultive Behavior (MAB) is required within 90 days of hire.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Occasional sitting for long periods of time. Frequent walking, standing, bending and reaching. Occasional lifting with assistance up to 250 pounds. Frequent pulling and pushing up to 100 pounds. Corrected vision and hearing to a normal range. Finger dexterity. Constant exposure to stressful situation. Constant patient contact.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Frequent exposure to noise. Occasional exposure to dirt, dust, smoke and fumes. Occasional exposure to cold, heat, chemicals and general cleaning chemicals. Rare exposure to bloodborne pathogens. Shift hours may vary dependent upon department needs to include weekends and holidays.

MAJOR TASKS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

(All duties listed below are essential to the job.)

* General Staff Accountabilities

 Employee’s conduct conforms to the Mission, Vision, Values, and Code of Conduct of CRISIS RESIDENTIAL FACILITY cultural needs, and maintains strict confidentiality.

 Effectively protects all health information from unauthorized access per HIPAA regulations and all applicable local and state laws.

 Maintains required certification/license in a timely fashion.

 Exhibits good attendance and punctuality. Calls off two hours prior to shift.

 Observes allotted break and meal periods as prescribed by CRISIS RESIDENTIAL FACILITY Policy and follows time card procedures by accurately writing in and out. Reports to manager when unable to take breaks.

 Demonstrates an understanding of their personal role in the case of fire/disaster and participates in Performance Improvement activities.

 Functions with an awareness of patient safety issues and applies basic principles of safety as identified within the facility.

 Follows the occurrence reporting policy and procedure in reporting any potential safety issues.

 Demonstrates ability to communicate with clients in a professional manner, making them feel welcomed and safe.

 Demonstrates ability to monitor patients on the different levels of observation (Q15/Q5/1:1), SP1, AWOL1, AS1.

 Demonstrate understanding of patients’ rights and the ability to identify possible abuse issues and how to report.

 Demonstrates the ability to breakdown a chart in the proper order after client discharges.

 Demonstrates the ability to actively engage with clients throughout their stay & focus on patient safety goals.

 Demonstrates the ability to work independently with assigned tasks.

 Demonstrates the ability to chart and report unusual behaviors legibly on a progress note.

 Demonstrates understanding of Emergency codes and responsibilities in each.

 Demonstrates understanding of CRISIS RESIDENTIAL FACILITY program’s solution focused care and completes the orientation safety plan with patients prior to discharge

 Verbalizes understanding of CRISIS RESIDENTIAL FACILITY’s best practice when discharging a homeless client: Appropriate clothes, footwear, food.

 Demonstrates knowledge of Infection Control, Standard Precautions, and protecting against bloodborne pathogens, and airborne pathogens by wearing a mask at all times. Demonstrates and consistently practices proper handwashing techniques in order to help control the spread of infection.

 Demonstrates the ability to be client advocate.

 Demonstrates effective team building competency by working with other team members during heavy workload and by assisting others when needed. Follows CRISIS RESIDENTIAL FACILITY core values of being helpful.

 Demonstrates excellent Customer Service skills and sensitivity to cultural diversity when dealing with co-workers, patients, physicians and outside agencies.

 Performs other duties as assigned.

* Customer Service

 Exhibits behavior that is courteous, compassionate, polite, friendly, and respectful towards patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers and extends self to make patients, visitors, clinical staff, and peers feel welcome and respected.

Reports to: Charge RN