Stars Behavioral Health Group·Torrance, California
Provide direct client care including medication administration, wound care, and nursing assessments for adolescents. Maintain facility safety and collaborate with physicians and social workers to implement medical orders.
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Job Title: LVN / LPT
33.00 - 37.40 USD Per Hour
Working Location: Torrance, CA
00 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.
Offering a salary that matches your skills and experience.
Generous
Time
Off: Enjoy ample vacation and holiday pay.
On-the-job training with access to paid CEU opportunities.
Career development programs designed to help you grow.
Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable).
Employee Recognition & Rewards: A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedication
The LVN/ LPT provides direct client care including administration of medications and wound care.
Completes nursing assessments on new clients and when clients require such assessments.
Maintains vigilance over the general milieu within the facility to facilitate quality client care, optimum facility operations and preserve the safety of all therein.
Work with physicians and social workers to secure informed consent for medication from parents, courts, conservators, etc.
Take physician orders for medications denial of rights, medical procedures, lab work, x-rays, etc. and make sure each order is implemented.
Visually and audibly observes physical and psychiatric conditions and reports changes to the Charge RN or the Psychiatrist or other Medical Doctor on call in the absence of the Charge RN or DON.
Order and ensure on-going supply of individual medications for each child.
Population
Served: A comprehensive mental health in patient residential facility for adolescents; Statewide service for up to 60 adolescents (ages 12–17) experiencing severe mental health challenges.
Facility &
Setting: 24/7 locked, highly secure inpatient residential campus operating with the highest standards of dignity and care since 1988.
Programs: Psychiatric Health Facility (PHF), Community Treatment Facility (CTF), and an on-site Non-Public High School.
Clinical
Services: Multidisciplinary mental health services, Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS), and Intensive Day Treatment Program.
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Requires a valid California LVN or LPT license and graduation from an accredited school. Candidates need one year of experience with SED children or 40 hours of on-the-job training.
Market context
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