- Facility:** Mesa Vista Hospital
- City** San Diego
**Department**
**Job Status**
Regular
**Shift**
Day
**FTE**
1
**Shift Start Time**
**Shift End Time**
Vocational Nurse IV Therapy/Blood Withdrawal Certification - Various-Employee provides certificate; California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - CA Board of Vocational Nursing & Psychiatric Technicians; AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association
**Hours** **:**
Shift Start Time
**Shift End Time:**
AWS Hours Requirement
**Additional Shift Information:**
Weekend Requirements
**On-Call Required:**
No
Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum)
$28.686 - $35.857 - $43.029
The stated pay scale reflects the range that Sharp reasonably expects to pay for this position.? The actual pay rate and pay grade for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant's years of experience, unique skills and abilities, education, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, other requirements for the position, and employer business practices.
**What You Will Do**
Performs individualized nursing care for patients/families under the direction of an RN. Uses and practices basic assessment data collection, participates in planning, executes interventions in accordance with the Plan Of Care and contributes to evaluation of outcomes. Communicates to ensure patient/family educated Plan Of Care and planned treatments.
**Required Qualifications**
AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED
California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - CA Board of Vocational Nursing & Psychiatric Technicians -REQUIRED
**Preferred Qualifications**
1 Year LVN experience in an acute care setting or related area.
Experience in the respective department.
Vocational Nurse IV Therapy/Blood Withdrawal Certification - Various-Employee provides certificate -PREFERRED
**Sharp Grossmont Hospital**
- Accreditations/Designations-** **:** Magnet, Planetree, PTAP, Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center
- Note-** **:** this unit works 8-hour shifts; on an 8/40 weekly schedule
Sharp Grossmont Hospital Behavioral Health Unit - Comprehensive Adult Program
Sharp Grossmont Hospital Behavioral Health Unit - Comprehensive Adult Program II
**Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital**
- Note-** **:** all units work 8-hour shifts, unless otherwise indicated
**Sharp Mesa Vista - Adult Locked Unit**
- Purpose of Unit-** : Our North Rotunda (NR) is a locked unit, which provides care for a small number of patients at one time, allowing for focused and personalized interaction. Nurses are present 24 hours a day and staff members round continuously with patients to ensure safety for everyone. We offer daily therapy groups that incorporate themes from our hospital-wide Recovery Action Plan workbook, including psychology, recreational therapy, medication education and nutrition. We strongly encourage group participation to facilitate a successful recovery.
- Top 5 Diagnoses-** : Acute Psychosis, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Status Post Suicide Attempt, Major Depressive Disorder
- Point of Entry:-** Patients are directly admitted either voluntarily or on an involuntary legal hold. They come from across San Diego County as walk in patients, through doctor's offices/clinics, emergency departments, PERT, and medical floors after stabilization of medical needs.
- Average Daily Census-** : Up to 11 in our temporary unit, 13 when not under construction
**Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital - Intensive Treatment Program (ITP/EW1)**
- Purpose (of unit):** East Wing 1 (EW1), also known as the "Intensive Treatment Program" (ITP) is a locked unit where patients experiencing mood instability, suicidal thoughts, urges to harm themselves, and/or hallucinations, have the opportunity to attend and participate in milieu, group, and individual therapy in a safe environment with support from peers and staff. Groups are offered throughout the day, including psychology, recreational, art, pet, spirituality, and social interaction therapy aimed at helping patients learn positive coping skills and resiliency.
- Top 5 Diagnoses:** Acute Psychosis, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Status Post Suicide Attempt, Major Depressive Disorder
- Average Daily Census:** Up to 25
**Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital - Child and Adolescent Program (CAP3)**
- Purpose (of unit):** On CAP3, we aim to provide a safe space where children and teens experiencing mood instability, suicidal thoughts, hallucinations, substance use, or urges to harm themselves receive treatment. During their stay, patients work with a dedicated social worker, nurse, and primary psychiatrist. We design a treatment plan based on individual needs. Our typical length of stay is three to five days. We utilize a variety of treatment resources, such as cognitive, behavioral, and recreational therapies, to help facilitate recovery. We provide group-based therapy as well as individual and caregiver-based support, including assistance in planning care after the hospitalization.
- Top 5 Diagnoses:** This population often has working diagnoses; thus, we are treating symptoms rather than a diagnosis.
- Point of Entry:** Patients are directly admitted either voluntarily or on an involuntary legal hold. They come from across San Diego County as walk-in patients through doctor's offices/clinics, emergency departments, PERT, and medical floors after stabilization of medical needs.
- Average Daily Census:** Up to 12 in our temporary unit and up to 23 in the usual space when not under
**Sharp Mesa Vista - Senior Behavioral Unit**
- Purpose of Unit-** : Sharp Mesa Vistas Senior Behavioral Unit(SBU) provides treatment for adults age 60 and older to address a range of issues, including dementia, mood disorders and other severe mental health concerns. The program is staffed by a skilled and caring treatment team specializing in geriatric psychiatry and addictions medicine. And our Senior Behavioral Health Unit provides compassionate, specialized care for seniors.
- Top 5 Diagnoses-** **:** Dementia, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Status Post Suicide Attempt, Major Depressive Disorder
- Point of Entry:-** Patients are directly admitted either voluntarily or on an involuntary legal hold. They come from across San Diego County as walk in patients, through doctor's offices/clinics, emergency departments, and medical floors after stabilization of medical needs.
- Average Da
Compensation Information
$28.69 / Hourly - $28.69 / Hourly
Starting At: 28.69 Hourly
Up To: 35.86 Hourly