Behavioral Health LVN/LPN - Night Shift

Discovery Behavioral Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Discovery Behavioral Health in Los Angeles, CA seeks an LVN/LPN to deliver compassionate, patient-centered nursing care to individuals with addiction, eating disorders, and co-occurring mental health conditions. Working under supervision, you will support safe medication administration and monitor patient status.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, maintain accurate MARs, and ensure compliance with privacy and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved nursing program with active California licensure.
• CPR and First Aid (BLS) certification required.
• CPI certification within 90 days of hire.
• Serv Safe certification within 90 days if applicable.
• One year experience in mental health or substance use preferred.
• Knowledge of medications, dosing, side effects, and toxicity.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to a behavioral health population.
• Perform vital signs, basic assessments, and approved procedures.
• Administer medications as prescribed and document MAR.
• Maintain accurate medication records and conduct reconciliations.
• Collaborate with RNs, physicians, psychiatrists, and the MDT.
• Maintain compliant clinical documentation and report changes promptly.
• Follow privacy, confidentiality, and regulatory requirements.
• Deliver care under RN or provider supervision and participate in trainings.

Skills

Nursing care

Vital signs

Medication administration

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

California LVN/LPN license

CPR/First Aid (BLS)

CPI certification

Serv Safe certification

Job description

Discovery Behavioral Health in Los Angeles, CA seeks an LVN/LPN to deliver compassionate, patient-centered nursing care to individuals with addiction, eating disorders, and co-occurring mental health conditions. Working under supervision, you will support safe medication administration and monitor patient status.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, maintain accurate MARs, and ensure compliance with privacy and regulatory standards.