Part-Time Licensed Vocational Nurse at Stars Behavioral Health Group

Merced, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Mar, 26

Salary

32.0

Posted On

06 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Licensed Vocational Nurse, Medication Administration, Crisis Intervention, Documentation, Communication, Patient Monitoring, Team Collaboration, Pro-ACT Training

Industry

Mental Health Care

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: Part-Time Licensed Vocational Nurse (Overnight) Division/Program: Merced CRU Program, 24/7 Inpatient for Adults ages 18-59 Starting Compensation: 30.00 - 32.00 USD Per Hour Working Location: Merced, CA Working Hours/Shift: Part-Time Every Wednesday 6PM-630AM (Overnight Shift) 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 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: CencalJobs@starsinc.com In accordance with California law, the grade for this position is 26.16 - 41.85. Placement within the grade is determined based on experience, internal equity, and other factors permitted by law. We are committed to providing a career-enhancing environment for dedicated professionals desiring to improve the lives of people living with mental health and other challenges to their well-being. SBHG currently employs approximately 1,900 people at more than 45 different sites throughout California. We serve more than 30,000 adults, children, youth and families annually throughout the state. We strongly value and are committed to having a truly diverse workforce and environment- including LGBTQ, cultural, racial, and ethnic diversity in our workforce.

Responsibilities

The Licensed Vocational Nurse will observe, document, and report on clients' physical and mental conditions, administer medications, and assist in crisis interventions. They will also maintain nursing documentation and communicate relevant information to team members.