Patient Care Support Specialist (LVN or LPT)

Job description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: SCP-Sutter Center for Psychiatry Position Overview: Participates in the patient/family care and experience through teamwork, effective communication, and skills under the direction of an RN. Provides support to ensure both the psychiatric and physical care of the patients are met. PATIENT CARE. Job Description: EDUCATION HS Diploma or equivalent education/experience: Accredited Program for Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) OR Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Required CERTIFICATIONS: Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) OR Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN): PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN: 1 Prior experience in a psychiatric or mental health facility in the delivery of direct patient care as is typically acquired in 1 year. SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Includes the full scope of practice consistent with LVN/LPT licensure. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of basic nursing aide functions, such as assisting with activities of daily living, obtaining vital signs, and documentation of observations. Under the direction of the RN priorities and manages multiple demands in an ever changing environment. Ha...