Licensed Vocational Nurse

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to transforming mental healthcare. As a Licensed Vocational Nurse, you will play a vital role in providing compassionate care to young adults facing psychiatric challenges. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in a supportive environment, where your contributions help individuals stabilize and transition back into the community. With competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, this role not only fosters professional growth through training and development but also allows you to be part of a team that values making a positive difference in the lives of others.

Benefits

Company paid benefits package including medical, dental, and vision

Generous vacation and holiday pay

On the job training including paid CEU opportunities

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience treating mentally ill in an inpatient setting preferred.
• Experience in medication administration required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct client care including medication administration.
• Document medication delivery and communicate with team members.

Skills

Medication Administration

Client Care

Communication Skills

Supervision of Nursing Activities

Education

Graduation from an accredited school of licensed vocational nursing

Valid California LVN or LPT license

Current CPR certification

First Aid certification

Job description

Partner with us in making a positive change!

Join a community that’s changing mental healthcare for the better. We have been certified as a Great Place to Work by our own employees for 7 years and running. Looking forward to your partnership in making a difference with us!

Job Title :

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Division / Program :

San Bernardino : TAY Crisis Residential Treatment

Starting Compensation :

30.00 USD Per Hour

Working Location :

San Bernardino, CA USA

NOC Shift

What SBHG brings to you (benefits) :

• Competitive compensation
• Company paid benefits package including medical, dental and vision and many other voluntary benefits for employees
• Generous vacation and holiday pay
• On the job training including paid CEU opportunities and career development
• AMFT, ACSW and APCC’s receive supervision for BBS hours (when applicable)
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Accepting Licensed Psychiatric Technicians (LPT)

What you bring to SBHG :

• Applicants must be at least 18 years old
• Graduation from an accredited school of licensed vocational nursing or psychiatric technology required
• One (1) year of experience treating the mentally ill in an inpatient setting preferred
• One (1) year of medication administration experience required
• Valid California LVN or LPT license
• Current CPR certification
• First Aid certification from qualified agencies including but not limited to the American Red Cross

How you will make a difference :

The LVN / LPT provides direct client care, including medication administration and supervising nursing activities performed by professional and para-professional nursing personnel on the unit. Responsibilities include ordering, preparing, administering, and documenting medication for clients according to physicians’ orders, confirming delivery of all ordered medication from the pharmacy during your shift, and communicating pertinent information verbally and in writing to team members. You will also write weekly summaries on clients as assigned and maintain accurate nursing documentation in the medical records. The job description is not exhaustive; employees may perform other related duties as assigned.

Division / Program Overview :

The TAY Crisis Residential Treatment (CRT) facility is a short-term, voluntary residential program for Transitional Age Youth (TAY) aged 18-25 experiencing a psychiatric crisis. It offers 24/7 services, including therapeutic and mental health care, substance use rehabilitation, pre-vocational or vocational counseling, medication evaluation and support, daily exercise, health and wellness education, and crisis intervention, all aimed at helping residents safely stabilize, recover, and transition back into the community.