Behavioral Health LVN/LPN - Compassionate Care & Med Admin

Discovery Behavioral Health; Del Mar (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Discovery Behavioral Health in Del Mar, CA is seeking an LVN/LPN to provide compassionate, patient-centered nursing care for individuals with addiction, eating disorders, and co-occurring mental health conditions. Under RN supervision, you will assist with safe medication administration, monitor patient status, and contribute to a multidisciplinary treatment team.

The role emphasizes patient safety, dignity, and recovery across the continuum of care.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an approved nursing program with a current licensure in good standing.
• Preferred: experience in behavioral health or chemical dependency nursing.
• Knowledge of medications, dosages, side effects, and toxicity.
• CPR/First Aid certification required; CPI certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to behavioral health patients in a safe, therapeutic environment.
• Assist with patient assessments and vital signs.
• Administer medications per orders and document timely responses.
• Maintain MAR accuracy and conduct medication counts and reconciliation.
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, psychiatrists, and the care team.
• Support patient education on medication adherence and safety.

Skills

Vital signs

Medication administration

Documentation

Collaboration

Patient education

Detox monitoring CIWA/COW

Education

Nursing program graduate with state licensure

Tools

EMR (electronic medical record)

Job description

Discovery Behavioral Health in Del Mar, CA is seeking an LVN/LPN to provide compassionate, patient-centered nursing care for individuals with addiction, eating disorders, and co-occurring mental health conditions. Under RN supervision, you will assist with safe medication administration, monitor patient status, and contribute to a multidisciplinary treatment team.

The role emphasizes patient safety, dignity, and recovery across the continuum of care.