Licensed Vocational Nurse

Alvarado Parkway Institute of Behavioral Health; La Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 55,104; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) plan

Job summary

Alvarado Parkway Institute of Behavioral Health in La Mesa, California, is seeking Licensed Vocational Nurses and Licensed Psychiatric Technicians for part-time and per diem positions. This role involves medication administration, following physician orders, and ensuring safety on the units while upholding the organization’s ethics and customer service standards.

The ideal candidates will hold a valid California LVN or LPT license and BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR Certification. The team is dedicated to enhancing the well-being of individuals through compassionate care and comprehensive services.

Qualifications

• One year of psychiatric nursing experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Administer medication and follow physician orders.
• Complete clinical documentation within required time frames.
• Attend required staff and treatment planning meetings.
• Assist in developing treatment plans for clients.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to multi-task

Critical thinking

Education

Valid California LVN or LPT license

BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR Certification

Job description

Are you interested in working in a fast paced, challenging behavioral healthcare organization? Are you interested in a position that is rewarding and makes a difference in the lives of others? Then API wants to hear from you! Work where you can make a positive impact and lasting difference in people's lives.

Alvarado Parkway Institute (API) provides comprehensive adult inpatient behavioral health and addictive disorders services in a 66 bed hospital setting located in La Mesa, California. At Alvarado Parkway Institute, we are committed to improving the mental health and well-being of our community. Alvarado Parkway Institute is San Diego's leading provider of comprehensive mental health and substance abuse care. API offers a variety of Outpatient Services designed to assist patients in functioning at the highest level.

Job Description

Part-Time and Per Diem positions are currently available.

Licensed Vocational Nurses and Licensed Psychiatric Technicians are responsible for medication administration, physician orders, lab results, safety on the units, transcription of orders, and documentation. Strong communication and thinking skills required. Must be able to multi-task and function well under stress.

• Assists in developing and following treatment plans for clients on his/her caseload; and exhibits awareness of changes in service needs and informs others as appropriate.
• Accurately completes and turns in clinical documentation and other required paperwork within required time frames.
• Attend all required staff, treatment planning, and in-service meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed.
• Uphold the Organization's ethics and customer service standards.

Qualifications

• Valid California LVN or LPT license required.
• BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR Certification.
• One year of psychiatric nursing experience preferred but not required.

Additional Information

At Alvarado Parkway Institute, we believe every human has a unique calling and purpose for their lives. Our mission is to improve mental health and quality of life by helping people maximize their potential.

We understand the importance of a well-rounded benefits program and are proud to offer a generous benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, a flexible spending account and 401(k) to our full and part time employees.

Join our team of compassionate healthcare professionals and commit to improving mental health and quality of life by helping people maximize their potential. Work where you can make a positive impact and lasting difference in people's lives.

Job Location

Alvarado Parkway Institute, 66 bed inpatient behavioral health hospital, La Mesa, California.