LVN Manager - Mental Health 195

Company: Telecare Corporation
Location: Santa Cruz
Posted on: May 18, 2025

Job Description:

"They made it easier for me to live, breathe, eat, and stay clean. Without them, I'd be waiting somewhere, waiting for someone to give me a chance to live..." - Client from TelecareWhat You Will Do To Change LivesThe LVN/LPT Manager implements and supervises assigned position(s) within the nursing department on their designated shift. Under general supervision, provides program planning development, review, and assessment of clinical and administrative activities; uses critical thinking and independent judgement to direct, coordinate, and supervise an assigned multidisciplinary team; assigns direct report employees to work with clients according to client needs and the skills and strengths of individual team members. Provides recovery focused services related to the safe and appropriate administration of medical treatment (including medications), as prescribed by the physician.Shifts AvailableFull Time 1.0 AM 7 am t0 3:30 pm

• Week 1: M, T, Th, Fr and Sat
• Week 2: Sun, M, W, Th and FrFull Time 0.8 NOC
  • Week 1: T, Th, Sat
  • Week 2: Sun, M, W, Th, FrExpected starting wage range is $46.06 - $56.85. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.What You Bring To The Table (Must Have)
    • Graduation from an accredited LVN or LPT program and current licensure.
    • Current CPR/BLS certificate.
    • Two (2) years of LVN/LPT/LPN experience in health care environment.
    • One (1) year of supervisory experience. Completion of Telecare assigned Supervisory training within 12 months in lieu of supervisory experience.What's In It For You*
      • Paid Time Off: For Full Time Employee it is 16.7 days in your first year
      • Nine Paid Holidays & Shift differentials for hourly staff (6% for PM Shift, 10% for Overnight Shift). Weekend Shift differentials for hourly staff (5% for Weekend AM Shift, 11% for Weekend PM Shift, 15% for Weekend Overnight Shift)
      • Free CEUs
      • Coaching and mentorship
      • Online University Tuition Discount and Company Scholarships
      • Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance, 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Plan
      • For more information visit: https://www.telecarecorp.com/benefitsJoin Our Compassionate TeamTelecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems.As part of the Telecare Family, the Santa Cruz County Crisis Stabilization Program (CSP) is a locked crisis program. It serves adults 18+ admitted both voluntarily and involuntarily. The length of stay is up to 23 hours.Essential Functions
        • Demonstrates the Telecare mission, purpose, values, and beliefs in everyday language and contact with internal and external stakeholders.
        • Provides functional and administrative supervision for assigned professional, para-professional, support staff, nursing students or interns.
        • Exercises independent judgment and discretion to provide day-to-day supervision of designated staff members, including:
        • Assigning staff to work with individual clients based on their individual needs and the individual skill sets of staff members
        • Directing staff in the performance of their job duties
        • Training and coaching staff
        • Evaluating job performance
        • Overseeing disciplinary process as needed for performance issues
        • Participating in the recruitment and selection of new staff members
        • Makes use of management practices that include empowerment of staff, the provision of clear and concise expectations regarding duties assigned to employees, and frequent feedback focusing on both positive and problematic aspects of work performance and other management practices that are consistent with Continuous Quality Improvement.
        • Oversees and provides direct nursing care.
        • Contingent upon program structure and needs, assumes charge or shift lead responsibility.
        • Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with members served.
        • Provides nursing care and assists in the welcoming, admissions, and discharge processes.
        • Collects data relevant to the care of members served; develops and implements care plans.
        • Demonstrates knowledge of crisis management and intervention.
        • Transcribes physician orders accurately and in a timely manner.
        • Administers medication and treatments to members served.
        • Adheres to medication management policies and procedures.
        • Coordinates and participates in counting medications and giving report at the beginning and end of each shift.
        • Receives and presents change of shift reports, as assigned.
        • Notifies the prescriber and nursing supervisor of any changes in behavior or condition
        • Documents the progress of members served toward their Recovery Plan goals.
        • Attends and participates in community meetings and groups.
        • Actively participates in multidisciplinary team meetings and treatment planning meetings.
        • If employed at inpatient program, must assist with restraint of members served in the event of assaultive behavior and pass assault crisis/crisis prevention training.
        • Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, and/or changed at the discretion of management.Skills
          • Ability to review and implement Recovery/Treatment plans.
          • Ability to administer oral and injectable medications.
          • Ability to provide input by reporting observations and concerns and ask appropriate questions.
          • Ability to implement crisis de-escalation techniques.EOE AA M/F/V/Disability
            • May vary by location and position typeFull Job Description will be provided if selected for an interview.Registered Nurse, RN, Psych Nurse, Psychiatry, Nursing, NursesIf job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.

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