Per diem psych lvn / lpt

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Location

onsite, Merced, CA, United States

Salary

$65k – $69k/yr

Commitment

Part Time

Level

Junior (<2 years)

Required skills

Nursing careMedication administrationPatient observationMedical documentationCrisis interventionPsychiatric nursingClinical reportingInpatient care

Job Description

Partner with us in making a positive change!

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. We invite you to partner with us in our mission to improve mental healthcare.

Job Title:

Per Diem Psych LVN / LPT

Division/Program:

Merced Crisis Residential Unit (Adult Inpatient Program)

Starting Compensation:

32.00 - 34.00 USD Per Hour

Working Location:

Merced, CA

Working Hours/Shift:

No set schedule. Applicants provide their availability, and shifts are assigned as needed. Most coverage needed weekdays in particular Wed AMs. AM (6:00 AM - 6:30 PM)

Why Join Our Team?

  • Competitive Compensation: Offering a salary that matches your skills and experience.
  • Generous Time Off: Enjoy ample vacation and holiday pay.

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

  • Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.

Professional Growth Opportunities:

  • 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).

Employee Recognition & Rewards:

A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedication.

What you bring:

Licensure:

A valid California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) license is required.

Education:

High School diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED, HiSET) is required; an associate degree in nursing or a social science field is preferred.

Experience:

At least 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 experience.) One (1) year of experience with medication administration is preferred.

How you will make a difference

  • Provides direct nursing care and supervises same provided by all nursing staff on the shift worked.
  • 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.
  • Prepares, presents, and coordinates or supervises a verbal or written change of shift report.

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:

CencalJobs@Starsinc.com

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