Behavioral Health LVN/LPN - Addiction & ED Care

Discovery Behavioral Health; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Discovery Behavioral Health in Orange, CA seeks an LVN/LPN to deliver compassionate, patient-centered nursing care for individuals with addiction, eating disorders, and co-occurring conditions. You will support safe medication administration under supervision and participate in a multidisciplinary treatment environment.

Responsibilities include vitals, assessments, documentation, and collaboration with RNs and physicians to support coordinated care while promoting patient safety and dignity

Qualifications

• Must graduate from an approved nursing program and hold an active LPN/LVN license.
• Preferred: prior staff nurse experience in behavioral health or addiction care.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification; CPI certification within 90 days of hire.
• Serv Safe certification within 90 days of hire if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care in a behavioral health setting.
• Perform vital signs and basic assessments to inform care planning.
• Administer medications per policy and document MAR entries.
• Collaborate with RNs, physicians, and interdisciplinary team.
• Maintain compliant clinical documentation and reporting.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient safety

Clinical documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Approved nursing program + active LPN/LVN license

Current LPN/LVN licensure

Job description

Discovery Behavioral Health in Orange, CA seeks an LVN/LPN to deliver compassionate, patient-centered nursing care for individuals with addiction, eating disorders, and co-occurring conditions. You will support safe medication administration under supervision and participate in a multidisciplinary treatment environment.

Responsibilities include vitals, assessments, documentation, and collaboration with RNs and physicians to support coordinated care while promoting patient safety and dignity