Licensed Vocational Nurse

Sierra Health + Wellness; Pacific Grove (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

10 days paid vacation

10 holidays/5 sick days per year

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401K with company match up to 3%

Employer paid life Insurance

Job summary

Sierra Health and Wellness operates an inpatient facility in Monterey, CA, providing specialized nursing care for clients with substance abuse and mental health needs. The LVN/LPT role oversees detox processes, documents medical activities, and coordinates with a diverse team in a 22-client setting.

The position requires an active LVN or LPT license, willingness to pass a drug screen and TB test, and strong interpersonal skills to support recovery and individualized resident care.

Qualifications

• Current LVN or LPT license is required.
• Experience with EMR systems is preferred.
• Strong communication and ability to coordinate with diverse professionals.
• Commitment to recovery philosophy and respectful client care.
• Willingness to undergo drug screen, TB test and physical.

Responsibilities

• Supervise licensed and non-licensed staff in daily patient care.
• Review medical records and nurses notes to assess status.
• Provide nursing care per physician orders and policies.
• Prepare and monitor patient medications as ordered.
• Complete charting and care plans following procedures.
• Deliver outstanding individualized resident care.

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license

LPT license

Coordinate with professionals from diverse backgrounds

Customer service oriented

Professional attitude

Basic computer skills

Tools

EMR system

Microsoft Word

Email

Job description

Description

Licensed Vocational Nurse LVN; Licensed Psychiatric Technician LPT

Sierra Health and Wellness uses evidence-based methods to accomplish the restoration of families, relationships, and self-worth. By transforming the character, we give life back to the people who have lost it through substance abuse and mental health issues.

Our inpatient facility houses 22 clients who receive specialized and personal care from our staff. Our historic, remodeled mansion is located in stunning Monterey, with ocean views.

Positions Available

• full time-
  • Sunday- Tuesday NOCs (11:00pm-7:30am)
• Part-time
  • Friday-Sunday AM (7:00am-3:30pm)

Benefits For Full-Time Employees

• Competitive pay
• 10 days paid vacation
• 10 holidays/ 5 sick days per year
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• 401K with a company match of up to 3%
• Employer paid life Insurance

Duties And Responsibilities

Qualified candidates must have a current, valid license to practice nursing. LVNs (or LPTs) oversee detoxing clients and ensure that all medical processes and operations are followed, and documented. The ideal candidate must be willing to undergo a drug screen, TB and physical.

• Supervise other licensed and non-licensed staff in the day-to-day delivery of patient care.
• Prepare and review medical records and nurses' notes to evaluate the resident's physical and emotional status.
• Provide nursing care according to the Physician's orders, care plans, established standards, policies and procedures.
• Prepare and monitor patient-administered medications as ordered by the physician following nursing standards and facility policies.
• Sign, date and perform all charting, record-keeping, and care plans following established policies and procedures.
• Provide outstanding individualized resident care

Requirements

• Current Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license, or LPT license
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Word, and e-mail. Use of EMR system preferred.
• Ability to coordinate with professionals from diverse backgrounds, working at distinct levels 1 of 2
• Commitment to the philosophy of recovery and continuity of the program and of consideration and respect of clients.
• Customer service oriented, professional attitude

Sierra Health and Wellness are a California network of leading behavioral health and rehab centers for adults and families who suffer from addiction to alcohol, opiates, amphetamines, and other addictive substances.

Sierra Health and Wellness is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against applicants, employees, or clients on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, veteran status or any other category protected by the law, or patients' decisions regarding advance directives. Not all services are available at all offices.

https://www.sierrahealthwellnesscenters.com/

Hourly: $38-$46

The posted pay range is a reasonable estimate that the organization believes in good faith it may pay for this particular job based on the circumstances at the time of posting. This pay range is not a promise of a particular wage. Pay may consider several factors including but not limited to internal equity, experience, specialty, training, hours/shifts worked, business need, and education. Pay ranges may be adjusted in the future depending upon many factors including business needs.