Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Psychiatric Technician
National Psychiatric Care and Rehabilitation Services·Manteca, California
National Psychiatric Care and Rehabilitation Services·Manteca, California
Administers general medical and psychiatric care to residents, including medication administration and monitoring for side effects. Coordinates medical treatment, manages psychiatric records, and supervises mental health workers.
Job Summary 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.
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
Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance
Supplemental schedule: On call
License/Certification: LVN (Preferred) LPN (Preferred) BLS Certification (Preferred) Driver's License (Required)
Requires a valid California Vocational Nursing or Psychiatric Technician license and at least one year of post-licensure experience in a mental health setting. Must pass a criminal background check and a health screening.
Market context
In California, physician openings are typically driven by ongoing demand across large health systems, outpatient groups, and specialty practices, with competition shaped by board eligibility, licensure, and specialty fit. For this role category, candidates are often compared on clinical experience, communication skills, and readiness to work within team-based care. The job requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving candidates research time. Review the CPT and BLS requirements carefully and confirm your experience aligns with the listed laboratory and acute-care expectations before applying.
Mental Health Worker
Mental Health Worker
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