Head Nurse - Psychiatric Unit jobs in Stockton, CA

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

Job Qualifications:

Required Licensure: A valid California Vocational Nursing and/or Psychiatric Technician license issued by the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians.

• Minimum Experience: One (1) year of post-licensure experience in a mental health setting.
• A clear criminal record review and fingerprint background check
• A health screening, including a tuberculosis test, performed by or under the supervision of a physician showing that the LVN/LPT is physically, mentally and occupationally capable of performing assigned tasks.

Hours & Shifts Available
On Call

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Supplemental schedule:

• On call

COVID-19 considerations:

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License/Certification:

• LVN (Preferred)
• LPN (Preferred)
• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• Driver's License (Required)