Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Behavioral Health

About the Hospital

Paradise Valley Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, is the South Bay’s oldest hospital and the second oldest in San Diego County. As the largest employer in National City, we have served the community for over 100 years with a commitment to quality, compassion, and community. Our 291-bed acute care hospital features:

• San Diego Spine & Joint Center
• Highly credentialed acute rehabilitation center
• Paradise Health & Senior Center
• Modern cardiac catheterization lab
• Comprehensive inpatient and outpatient surgical services
• 24-hour emergency services
• Comprehensive behavioral health services on the hospital campus and Bayview campus in Chula Vista, including psychiatric continuum of care, inpatient services, and intensive outpatient services

Learn more at paradisevalleyhospital.net.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct and indirect patient care services requiring technical and manual skills within the scope of practice.
• Meets the psychosocial, physical, and general aspects of care, as well as the communication needs of the patient and family.
• Performs under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Demonstrates knowledge of EMTALA Regulations and triage process in the ER setting.

Requirements

• Current and valid state license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse or Licensed Psychiatric Technician.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.

Benefits

Paradise Valley Hospital offers a comprehensive benefits package that provides flexibility to tailor benefits to individual needs, including:

• Paid time off
• 401K retirement plan
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Tuition reimbursement
• Many more voluntary benefit options

Pay

A reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $34.00 to $39.50 per hour. The exact starting compensation will be determined based on factors such as skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials, and licensure.

Schedule

• Employment Status: Full Time
• Shift: Evenings