Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Psychiatric Technician

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

• 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.