Charge Nurse Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Company: Harborview Behavioral Health Center
Location: Long Beach
Posted on: September 3, 2024

Job Description:

Compensation Range: $41.1 - $48.4 / hourYou Matter: Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture Excellent career growth opportunitiesJoin us and find a career that supports: Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging Autonomy in a warm team environment Growth and trainingPerks and BenefitsIn addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including: DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it! Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching Company paid life insurance Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA) Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans*Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.Why Us:Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved.If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to Always Do The Right Thing!, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.How you make a difference:The Charge Nurse (LVN) is an advanced practical nurse who collaborates with healthcare leaders and physicians to plan, direct, and evaluate patient care systematically. Utilizing expert clinical knowledge, the Charge Nurse applies data collection and assessment in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to provide continuous therapeutic care. Additionally, the Charge Nurse communicates regularly to establish goals and strategies, maintaining expert clinical knowledge while serving as a role model and clinical resource for nursing personnel and contributing to the professional development of the healthcare team.Key Responsibilities:Initiate and facilitate collaboration with medical staff, clinical teams, Nursing, and Program Leadership to positively impact care outcomes and solve complex multidisciplinary problems, including effective communication with referring facilities and emergency medical services.Coordinate patient admissions, transfers, and discharges by working with other Charge Nurses, ensuring equitable workload distribution among team members through effective delegation and supervision based on their skills and abilities.Ensure adherence to infection control policies, providing guidance and support to staff, while also coordinating the reception and delivery of the team's shift report.Support and enhance patient responsibility and self-determination in decision-making, involving patients and families in identifying learning needs for self-care upon discharge. Act as a leader through participation in quality assurance structures and consistently communicate positively and professionally with staff, patients, and visitors.Participate in department and facility performance improvement activities, implement actions prescribed by the Director of Nursing (DON) to correct deviations from standards of documentation and nursing care, and maintain appropriate boundaries with patients in a non-clinical setting.Qualifications & Requirements:EducationLicensed Vocational (LVN) or Psychiatric Technician (LPT) degree from an accredited school of nursing; is a basic requirement for all Licensed Nurses.Experience2 to 4 years of experience as an LVN/LPT, such as could have been attained in long term care, med/surg or inpatient psychiatry, or similar setting that has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform satisfactorily the duties of the position may be considered.2 years of increasingly responsible leadership experience to include charge, lead or supervisory responsibilities. (Preferred)2 years of inpatient psychiatry experience (Preferred)Licenses/CertificationsMust possess a current, unrestricted license as a LVN or LPT in the state of employment (required)Current CPR/BLS certification (required)We are an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer:We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesnt seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.by Jobble

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