Acute Psychiatric LVN - Direct Patient Care

Universal Health Services; Madera (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in California to provide direct and indirect nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse in an acute psychiatric setting.

You will administer medications, monitor patient conditions, document accurately, and participate in safety initiatives including CPI training and CPR certification. A CA LVN or Psychiatric Technician license is required; prior psychiatric experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: Accredited Vocational School of Nursing or Psychiatric Technician program completed.
• Current California LVN or Psychiatric Technician license required.
• CPR certification and CPI training required (CPI may be completed on orientation).
• Preferred: 3 years in a psychiatric health-care facility.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering patient care in an acute psychiatric setting.
• Provide nursing care within scope of practice and meet individual patient needs.
• Collect data on patient’s condition and report findings to the Charge Nurse.
• Document patient activity and behavior accurately and timely.
• Administer medications and treatments and document on medication records.
• Assist with 1:1 interventions and safety precautions as required.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain patient rights and confidentiality.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Medication administration

CPR certification

CPI training

Education

Vocational Nursing or Psychiatric Technician program graduate

Job description

Universal Health Services is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in California to provide direct and indirect nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse in an acute psychiatric setting.

You will administer medications, monitor patient conditions, document accurately, and participate in safety initiatives including CPI training and CPR certification. A CA LVN or Psychiatric Technician license is required; prior psychiatric experience is preferred.