Licensed Vocational Nurse

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About the role

We invite you to partner with us in our mission to improve mental healthcare at our Crisis Residential Treatment Facility, a 24/7 inpatient voluntary program serving adults (ages 18-59). The facility offers rehabilitation and recovery services, including substance use rehabilitation, pre-vocational or vocational counseling, and medication evaluation and support services.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct nursing care and supervises same provided by all nursing staff on the shift worked.
• Makes written or oral shift assignments and plans, organizes, and directs the nursing activities of the unit, assuring quality care delivery.
• Visually and audibly observes, documents in writing, and reports orally or in writing the physical or mental condition to the Program Manager and the attending physician or nurse practitioner.
• Orders, prepares, administers, and documents the administration of medication for clients according to physicians’ or nurse practitioners’ orders. Confirms delivery of all ordered medication from pharmacy on shift worked.
• Responsible for writing a weekly summary on clients as assigned.
• Monitors and maintains appropriate nursing documentation in the medical record for shift worked.

Requirements

• A valid California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) license is required.
• High School diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED, HiSET) is required.
• An associate degree in nursing or a social science field 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 a portion of this work experience).
• One (1) year of medication administration experience is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation offering a salary that matches your skills and experience.
• Generous time off, including ample vacation and holiday pay.
• Comprehensive benefits package with employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.
• On-the-job training with access to paid CEU opportunities.
• Career development programs designed to help you grow.
• Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable).
• A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedication.

Pay

Starting compensation: $32.00 - $34.00 USD per hour, plus a $2 night shift differential.

Schedule

Every Wednesday, 1800-0630 (overnight shift).

For additional information, contact CencalJobs@Starsinc.com. Learn more about SBHG at https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/.