Licensed Psych Tech - Emergency Department - Santa Monica

General Information

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Work Location: Santa Monica, USA

Onsite or Remote

Fully On-Site

Work Schedule

12hr night and variable shifts including weekends and holidays

Posted Date

12/18/2023

Salary Range: $29.21 - 38.55 Hourly

Employment Type

2 - Staff: Career

Duration

Indefinite

Job #

11755

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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Under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse you will provide nursing care to psychiatric patients by implementing and evaluating the established plan of care, carrying out assigned tasks, and working with members of the nursing and multidisciplinary team.

Salary range: $28.36 - $37.43 Hourly

Job Qualifications

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We're seeking a highly-skilled, self-motivated professional with:

* At least 6 months experience in a psychiatric inpatient setting or equivalent required
* California Psychiatric Technician Licensure required
* BLS required
* Knowledge of psychological functioning and deviations from normal
* Knowledge of growth and development throughout the life span
* Knowledge of techniques of therapeutic communication
* Knowledge of Drug administration
* Knowledge of management of assaultive behavior
* Knowledge of Evacuation, fire and disaster procedures
* Knowledge of HIPAA