Licensed Vocational Nurse

Posted:
10/23/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
California, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

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Join a community that’s changing mental healthcare for the better. We have been certified as a Great Place to Work by our own employees for 7 years and running.  Looking forward to your partnership in making a difference with us!

Job Title:

Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Psychiatric Technician

Division/Program:

(Adult Inpatient) Crisis Residential Unit

Starting Compensation:

30.00 - 36.72 USD Per Hour

Working Location:

Merced, CA

Working Hours/Shift:

Every Saturday 6pm to 630am (NOC shift, 12 hour shift) $2 NOC Shift Differential

What SBHG brings to you (benefits):

  • Competitive compensation
  • Company paid benefits package including medical, dental and vision and many other voluntary benefits for employees
  • Generous vacation and holiday pay
  • On the job training including paid CEU opportunities and career development
  • AMFT, ACSW and APCC’s receive supervision for BBS hours (when applicable)
  • Click here to learn more: https://www.starsinc.com/careers/employee-benefits

What you bring to SBHG:
  • Graduation from an accredited school of licensed vocational nursing or psychiatric technology required.

  • Associate degree in nursing or social sciences preferred.

  • (1) year nursing experience required, preferably treating the mentally ill in an inpatient setting. (Clinical nursing school rotations may be substituted for a portion of work experience.)

  • (1) year medication administration experience preferred.

  • Valid California LVN or LPT license required.

How you will make a difference:

  • 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.
  • Monitors and maintains appropriate nursing documentation in the medical record for shift worked.
  • Communicates pertinent information verbally and in writing to all team members.
  • Assists in crisis intervention (including the use of Pro-ACT) and provides support and assistance in problem resolution. Uses Pro-ACT to appropriately intervene with assaultive/volatile clients.
  • Reads and responds to company communications via email, telephone, or other selected mode within a reasonable timeframe.
  • Logs into established company information sharing sites regularly to maintain current knowledge of changes in policy, procedure, events, etc..

Division/Program Overview:

  • 24/7 inpatient voluntary program
  • 16-bed facility for adults (ages 18-59)
  • Rehabilitation/recovery services, including substance use rehabilitation services
  • Pre-vocational or vocational counseling
  • Medication evaluation and support services

Learn more about SBHG at: https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/

For Additional Information:

[email protected]

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Grade State Range: 26.16 - 41.85 USD Hourly