Ketamine Technician LVN

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Are you doing what you love? We are! Pacific Neuropsychiatric Specialists is a leading mental health medical group that provides treatments for various mental health issues, including ADD/ADHD, depression, adolescent psychiatry, adult psychiatry, medication management, anxiety, psychotherapy, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and dementia. Employees of Pacific Neuropsychiatric Specialists (“PNS”), are important members of a team effort. We hope that employees find their position with PNS rewarding, challenging, and productive. Our employees have been the fuel of our successful growth and are the foundation of our future. We support healthy work/life balance for our employees and invest in their potential through opportunities for continual learning and growth. We are seeking a motivated and like-minded Spravato Patient Care Technician with clear goals of advancing our culture in the fast-paced and exciting field of mental health! 
Position Overview:  The Ketamine Technician is responsible for providing specialized, compassionate care to patients undergoing ketamine infusions or treatments for mental health conditions such as depression and PTSD, as well as chronic pain. Working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or physician, the LVN administers treatments, closely monitors vital signs during sessions, and ensures patient safety throughout the entire process. 
  Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and administer Ketamine/ Spravato treatments to patients, continuously monitoring vitals (blood pressure, oxygen saturation, heart rate) throughout the infusion process
• Observe and assess patients until they safely return to baseline cognitive and physical functioning 
• May occasionally assist with infusion treatments in other areas as needed
• Deliver patient education and emotional support while creating a calming and therapeutic environment 
• Responsible for administrative duties including documenting treatment, scheduling, insurance verification and patient check-in and check-out
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA and confidentiality regulations
• Provide compassionate patient care, building trust and rapport, especially with patients experiencing mental health challenges like depression and anxiety

Skills and Qualifications

• Strong IV Skills (you must be comfortable starting IVs independently 
• Experience in psychiatric or behavioral health setting
• Experience working in a healthcare setting/medical office environment preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel, strong computer and data entry skills required.
• Excellent written, verbal, and follow-up skills required.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work well with a team.
• Ability to interact with potential patients, clinic staff, physicians, and departments in a professional manner.
• Ability to multi-task with a high degree of attention to detail and bring tasks to completion.
• Must maintain a professional appearance and demeanor and interface well with patients in a mental health setting.
• Must respect and adhere to office guidelines and use good judgment regarding patient confidentiality.
• Punctual, reliable, and flexible.
• Direct patient care experience and working with patients who are suffering from anxiety and depression is preferred

Education and Experience

• LVN Certificate or Diploma
• High School Diploma required. A bachelor’s degree is preferred.

 Compensation and Benefits

• PNS offers a competitive compensation package including; medical, dental, vision, and paid time off.
• Hourly rate based on skill, experience, and tenure of your profession.

Compensation: $26.00 - $31.00 per hour

We are Pacific Neuropsychiatric Specialists (PNS) and our experience enables us to offer effective outpatient, individualized, psychiatry care. Our psychiatry team provides psychiatric treatments for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors, from multiple offices located throughout Orange County, we do accept patients from the entire United States as well. Our psychiatrists treat a number of mental health disorders, including anxiety, stress, PTSD, bipolar, schizophrenia, dementia, depression, ADD ADHD, alcohol and chemical dependency, and more. Our Psychiatry practice was founded on the principles of treating patients with care, compassion, and understanding.