Inpatient Psychiatric LVN/LPT — NOC Diff + Career Growth

Ocean view psychiatric hospital; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential $2/hour for NOC

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Supportive team environment

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Ocean View Psychiatric Health Facility is seeking LVNs/LPTs to support adult inpatients in an acute psychiatric setting. Under RN supervision, you will administer medications, monitor for adverse reactions, document thoroughly, and participate in treatment planning.

Required credentials include an LVN program graduate and California LVN/LPT license, with bilingual English/Spanish preferred. The role offers day and night shifts, a 24/7 operation, and opportunities for growth in a dedicated care

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited LVN program.
• Licensed Psychiatric Technician Certification.
• Active and unrestricted California LVN/LPT license.
• 2 years of experience in behavioral health or related setting preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish or other languages commonly spoken by patients preferred.
• Ability to pass a facility-administered medication test during orientation before independently administering medications.
• Demonstrated competency in behavioral health nursing and patient care techniques.
• Ability to provide safe, effective care to adult psychiatric patients in an inpatient setting.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications accurately and maintain medication room/cart per clinical best practices and regulations.
• Monitor patients for adverse drug reactions; report observations to physicians, pharmacists, and charge nurses.
• Perform nursing activities as assigned within scope of practice and under RN supervision.
• Assist with patient admissions and discharges.
• Complete and maintain thorough documentation in the medical record within established time frames.
• Participate actively in treatment team meetings.
• Knowledge of medication side effects, normal dosages, and contraindications for all administered medications.
• Perform clinical procedures as directed by physicians.

Skills

Medication administration

Documentation

Teamwork

EHR proficiency

Education

Graduate LVN program

Licensed Psychiatric Technician Certification

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Ocean View Psychiatric Health Facility is seeking LVNs/LPTs to support adult inpatients in an acute psychiatric setting. Under RN supervision, you will administer medications, monitor for adverse reactions, document thoroughly, and participate in treatment planning.

Required credentials include an LVN program graduate and California LVN/LPT license, with bilingual English/Spanish preferred. The role offers day and night shifts, a 24/7 operation, and opportunities for growth in a dedicated care