Mission Prep is looking for an Adolescent Psychiatric Nurse to provide superior care for our clients at our Adolescent Residential Mental Health Facility in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. Mission Prep is AMFM Healthcare’s brand new residential program tailored for the healthcare of the adolescent population suffering from mental health and/or substance use disorder diagnoses (12-17 years of age).
We are looking for an experienced Licensed Vocational Nurse to work alongside our medical professionals who have an equal amount of compassion and expertise in serving a diverse patient population. Our ideal candidate will not only be skilled in assessing patients and providing care, but will also use critical thinking and good judgment to care for our patients’ biological, physical, and behavioral needs. With your help, we can continue our mission to help individuals achieve a life of health, hope, and happiness.
Pay: $35-$40/hour.
Schedule: Part time; Friday-Sunday; 9:00am-5:00pm.
Responsibilities:
- Observe patients, charting and reporting changes in patients’ conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and taking any necessary action.
- Essential nursing duties for clients, including but not limited to:
- Managing prescribed medications, noting times and amounts on patients’ charts.
- Provide basic patient care or treatments, such as taking temperatures or blood pressures.
- Sterilize equipment and supplies, using germicides, sterilizer, or autoclave.
- Measure and record patients’ vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.
- Work as part of a healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care, and implement interventions.
- Maintain the integrity of the medical/clinical record in the company EHR system, including the following:
- Making sure all medical documents are scanned in a timely manner
- Medication Incident Reports are addressed promptly and correctly
- Charts are audited for medical record completion and accuracy
- Make appointments, keep records, and/or perform other clerical duties.
- Inventory and requisition supplies, instruments and medications and medication samples.
- Maintain confidentiality of patient records and reports
- Document client histories, progress and other pertinent information.
- Comprehend and implement policies and procedures related to Joint Commission areas of Medication Management and Infection Prevention and Control. Overseeing the implementation by all staff of best practices in regards to National Patient Safety Goals.
Qualifications:
- Current and active Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Registered Nurse (RN) for the state of California.
- Able to pass a comprehensive criminal background check with the Federal Department of Justice (LiveScan) and California Department of Social Services.
- Proficient multi-tasking capabilities with excellent communication skills and a positive attitude
- Knowledge of clinical and medical terminology as it relates to the delivery of clinical care to the clients within our programs.
- Innate knowledge of the clinical, medical, and miscellaneous services provided to the clients.
- Ability to handle a wide variety of tasks in various administrative areas as well as being a primary liaison to various insurance carriers and their policy representatives
- Thorough knowledge of computer skills including Microsoft Office and Google suite products.
About Us
After the tragic loss of a beloved son due to mental illness, A Mission for Michael (AMFM Healthcare) was created with the vision of preventing such hopelessness in the lives of others. Our team is composed of individuals who have both the qualifications and the passion to take care of severe mental illness. In the field of mental healthcare, A Mission for Michael is unique. As you enter our facilities, you’ll soon notice that we’re different from most mental health treatment centers. With an intensive focus on clinical evidence-based treatment, along with personalized and compassionate care, we offer mental health treatment that changes lives.
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