Patient Care Support Specialist (LVN or LPT)

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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.

• Has the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

• Ability to obtain patients vital sign, assist with activities of daily living and documentation of observations made.

These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development).

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

Every other Weekend

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

Yes

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $24.88 to $31.84 / hour

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.