Compassionate LVN: Detox & Behavioral Health Care

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES INC; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES INC in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide direct nursing care within a behavioral health program. Under supervision, you will perform intake assessments, monitor client conditions, administer medications, and support treatment plans.

You will take vital signs, document changes, respond to emergencies, and help with education and care coordination.

Qualifications

• California LVN license and active certification required.
• CPR/BLS/AED/First Aid certification maintained in good standing.
• Experience with documentation in clinical notes and EMR systems.
• Bilingual abilities may be required in some programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care and medication services per physician orders.
• Take vital signs, monitor patients, and document changes.
• Assist with admissions, care coordination, and education.
• Respond to emergencies and perform CPR/First Aid as needed.

Skills

CPR/BLS/AED/First Aid

Medication management

Bilingual abilities

Clinical documentation

Education

LVN license (California)

High school diploma or equivalency

Tools

Microsoft Office

EMR system

Timekeeping system

Learning management system

Job description

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES INC in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide direct nursing care within a behavioral health program. Under supervision, you will perform intake assessments, monitor client conditions, administer medications, and support treatment plans.

You will take vital signs, document changes, respond to emergencies, and help with education and care coordination.