Licensed Vocational Nurse - PT

Licensed Vocational NursePart TimeGateways Hospital & Mental Health CenterGateways Hospital and Mental Health Center located in Los Angeles, is a non-profit organization that provides an array of comprehensive mental health services for Children, Adolescents, Transitional Aged Youth, and Adults suffering from mental illness in the Greater Los Angeles area. The organization consists of a standalone fifty five (55) bed hospital and six outlying outpatient facilities that have anywhere from fourteen (14) beds to one hundred and thirty four (134) beds.We are seeking a highly motivated Licensed Vocational Nurse who will assist and support the RN in patient care planning, organization and implementation, administering personal care, medications, treatment and procedures as authorized by hospital policy, LVN license/scope of practice and standards of nursing care.Minimum Experience RequiredOne year experience in an adult and/or adolescent inpatient psychiatric unit; May include up to six (6) months experience on an inpatient chemical dependency unit.Experience with involuntary patientsExperience with the Management Of Aggressive Behavior and seclusion and restraints.Completion of clinical rotation in Psychiatric Nursing.Completion of curriculum Pharmacology ClassReference from one nursing instructor/nurse managerMinimum Education RequiredGraduated from accredited college/university/schoolPassed CA LVN State Board exam and has a license in good standing.Essential SkillsKnowledge of all medications, with emphasis on psychiatric medications.Basic understanding of legal aspects of mental health including confidentiality, holds, probable cause hearings, and patients rights.Strong inter-personal and communication skills, leadership skills.Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.Proven ability to work with adolescent and adult patientsOperate select equipment.Basic physical assessment skillsPhysical StrengthLight work: able to lift a maximum of 25 pounds and occasional exertionHeavy work: able to seclude and restrain patientsGateways offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits (medical and dental insurance; 403b Retirement Plan with company contribution, Supplemental Insurance plans, Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance program, Flexible Spending plan, paid Vacation, Sick Time, Personal Holidays and paid Holidays).Location: Los Angeles \ Gateways Hospital and Mental Health Center