Full-Time Licensed Vocational Nurse
Stars Behavioral Health Group · Fresno, CA · 2 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time
About the role
Join a team where your work truly matters. We're proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work for 8 years by our own employees.
Responsibilities
- Visually and audibly observes, documents in writing, and reports orally or in writing the physical or mental condition to the Registered Nurse in charge of the facility on the shift and the attending physician.
- Orders, prepares, administers, and documents the administration of medication for clients according to physician’s orders.
- Confirms delivery of all ordered medication from pharmacy on shift worked.
- Attends and participates in morning rounds, change of shift meetings, and treatment team meetings as scheduled on the assignment sheet.
- Makes written or oral shift assignments and plans, organizes, and directs the nursing activities of the unit, assuring quality care delivery.
- Provides other nursing duties including first aid and medical intervention within scope of licensure as necessary for each individual client.
- Supports admission processes to ensure PHF beds remain full, including reviewing admission packets and securing approval, scheduling admissions, and completing all required verifications & forms upon arrival in facility.
Requirements
- A valid California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) license is required.
- A high school diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED, HiSET) is required.
- Graduation from an accredited school of licensed vocational nursing, psychiatric technology, or an associate’s degree in nursing or social sciences is preferred.
- One (1) year of nursing experience is required, preferably treating individuals with mental illness in an inpatient setting. (Clinical nursing school rotations may be substituted for work experience).
- One (1) year of medication administration experience is preferred.
Qualifications
- Must obtain valid CPR and Pro-ACT certifications within 30 days of employment.
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Generous Time Off
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Professional Growth Opportunities
- Career development programs designed to help you grow.
- Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable).
- Employee Recognition & Rewards: A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedication.