Behavioral Health LVN/LPN — Night Shift, LA

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

Job summary

Discovery Behavioral Health is hiring an LVN/LPN to provide compassionate nursing care within a residential behavioral health program in Los Angeles, CA. Under supervision, you will support safe medication administration, monitor patient status, and participate in a multidisciplinary team.

Ideal candidates hold an active LVN/LPN license, CPR/First Aid, CPI within 90 days, and prefer 1 year of mental health or substance use experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved nursing program with active state licensure in good standing.
• CPR and First Aid certification required; CPI certification within 90 days of hire.
• One year experience in mental health, substance use, or eating disorders preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to a behavioral health population in a residential setting.
• Administer medications per orders and maintain MAR and medication counts.
• Collaborate with RNs, physicians, and interdisciplinary team; document and report changes in patient status.
• Document incidents and medication errors per policies; ensure privacy and confidentiality.

Skills

Direct patient care

Vital signs

Medication administration

Documentation

Collaborative care

Patient education

Crisis response

Education

LVN/LPN license

Tools

EMR

Job description

Discovery Behavioral Health is hiring an LVN/LPN to provide compassionate nursing care within a residential behavioral health program in Los Angeles, CA. Under supervision, you will support safe medication administration, monitor patient status, and participate in a multidisciplinary team.

Ideal candidates hold an active LVN/LPN license, CPR/First Aid, CPI within 90 days, and prefer 1 year of mental health or substance use experience.