Full-Time Licensed Vocational Nurse

Stars Behavioral Health Group; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health service provider in Bakersfield is seeking a Full-Time Licensed Vocational Nurse. The role involves providing care to youth in a 24/7 inpatient program, documenting patient conditions, and administering medication. Candidates must be licensed LVN/LPT in California and have a year of nursing experience, preferably in mental health. This position offers competitive pay and benefits, including professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Generous Time Off

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Professional Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• Requires a valid California LVN or LPT license.
• One year nursing experience treating the mentally ill is required.
• Preferred one year of medication administration experience.

Responsibilities

• Administer and document medication as per physician’s orders.
• Participate in morning rounds and shift meetings.
• Write daily summaries of clients as assigned.

Skills

Experience with mentally ill patients

Medication administration

Communication skills

Education

Graduation from an accredited nursing or psychiatric technology school

Associate’s degree in nursing or social sciences

Job description

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Full-Time Licensed Vocational Nurse

Apply locations Bakersfield, CA USA time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id JR-10419

Partner with us in making a positive change!

Join a team where your work truly matters. We're proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work for 8 years by our own employees. We invite you to partner with us in our mission to improve mental healthcare.

Job Title:

Full Time Licensed Vocational Nurse/ Licensed Psychiatric Technician AM

Division/Program:

(Children/Youth 24/7 Inpatient) Psychiatric Health Facility

Starting Compensation:

39.60 USD Per Hour

Working Location:

Bakersfield, CA

Working Hours/Shift:

AM Shift Sat-Mon 6AM-630PM

Why Join Our Team?

• Competitive Compensation : Offering a salary that matches your skills and experience.
• Generous Time Off : Enjoy ample vacation and holiday pay.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package :
  • Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.
• Professional Growth Opportunities :
  • On-the-job training with access to paid CEU opportunities.
  • Career development programs designed to help you grow.
  • Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable).

Employee Recognition & Rewards : A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedication

What you bring to SBHG:

• Graduation from an accredited school of licensed vocational nursing or psychiatric technology required.
• Associate’s degree in nursing or social sciences preferred.
• (1) year nursing experience required, preferably treating the mentally ill in an inpatient setting. (Clinical nursing school rotations may be substituted for work experience)
• (1) year medication administration experience preferred.
• A valid California LVN or LPT license is required.

How you will make a difference:

• Visually and audibly observes, documents in writing, and reports orally or in writing the physical or mental condition to the Registered Nurse in charge of the facility on the shift and the attending physician.
• Orders, prepares, administers, and documents the administration of medication for clients according to physician’s orders. Confirms delivery of all ordered medication from pharmacy on shift worked.
• Responsible for writing daily summary of clients as assigned.
• Attend and participate in morning rounds, change of shift meetings, and treatment team meetings as scheduled on the assignment sheet.
• Provides other nursing duties including first aid and medical intervention within scope of licensure as necessary for each individual client.
• Communicates pertinent information verbally and in writing to all team members.
• Prepares, presents, and coordinates or supervises a verbal or written change of shift report.

Division/Program Overview:

• 24/7 inpatient involuntary program
• 16-bed facility for acute youth (ages 5-17)
• Intensive treatment programs with individualized care plans
• Available for contracting Central Valley counties
• Moves clients through five phases: admission; engagement; learning; stabilization and linkage to resources and aftercare

Learn more about SBHG at : https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/

For Additional Information:

[e-mail] In accordance with California law, the grade for this position is 26.16 - 41.85. Placement within the grade is determined based on experience, internal equity, and other factors permitted by law.

About Us

We are committed to providing a career-enhancing environment for dedicated professionals desiring to improve the lives of people living with mental health and other challenges to their well-being. SBHG currently employs approximately 1,900 people at more than 45 different sites throughout California. We serve more than 30,000 adults, children, youth and families annually throughout the state. We strongly value and are committed to having a truly diverse workforce and environment- including LGBTQ, cultural, racial, and ethnic diversity in our workforce.