• 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