Mental Health LPN/Psych Tech

Posted December 12, 2024
Apply: InGenesis


Job Description:

InGenesis is currently seeking a Mental Health LPN/LVN or Psych Tech to work at Beaufort Naval Health center . In this role, you will perform assigned patient care procedures under the direct supervision of the Commanding Officer or designated representative.

Responsibilities and Duties
  • Initiate, perform, and complete assigned duties in providing psychiatric nursing care.
  • Complete assigned patient care based on the patient's conditions.
  • Performs appropriate portions of physical examinations including age-appropriate physical measurements.
  • Observe, monitor, report, and record patient interaction and progress. Institute precautionary measures to prevent patient injuries due to suicide, homicide, or elopement.
  • Prepare and administer prescribed medications and perform treatments.
  • Recognize urgent or emergent patient care situations.
  • Perform support duties for complex diagnostic tests and/or specialized practices or procedures.
  • Present or facilitate a variety of health and wellness programs, including stress management, suicide intervention, and smoking cessation. Conduct various programs in support of the clinic.
  • Performs other administrative functions directed by mission needs.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Current, full, active, and unrestricted license as a practical or vocational nurse OR Psych Tech certification
  • Current BLS
  • 18 months of practical or vocational nursing/Psych Tech experience within mental health/psychiatric facilities within the last three (3) years.
  • Knowledge of computer operations and proficiency in the use of basic word processing, data entry, and automated medical records.

EEO Statement:

InGenesis is proud to be an affirmative action employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation in the hiring process, please let us know by visiting our website at https://www.ingenesis.com/careers/site-accommodations

Company Statement:

InGenesis is one of the largest staffing firms in the industry and is among the largest diversity-owned healthcare staffing firms in North America. InGenesis is dedicated to placing people in positions that preserve life, improve lives, and inspire others. This does not happen without passionate people: skilled colleagues who are motivated to create innovative solutions and deliver superior service to our clients. InGenesis counts almost half of the Fortune 500 in our nearly 300 clients, including clients in the healthcare, life sciences, higher education and pharma industries.