LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE - Full Time

Universal Health Services; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Generous Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plans

401(K) with company match

Education Assistance

Challenging work environment

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Del Amo Hospital Inc. is seeking a full-time Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide compassionate nursing care in a psychiatric setting. This role includes administering care under supervision, collecting patient data, providing medication management, and ensuring adherence to safety protocols. Candidates should hold valid California LVN licensure and have clinical experience in psychiatric settings. Benefits include a $3,000 sign-on bonus, competitive compensation, generous paid time off, and education assistance.

Qualifications

• Clinical experience in a psychiatric setting preferred.
• 1-3 years’ experience with military and behavioral health population in inpatient settings.

Responsibilities

• Administers nursing care under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Collects and reports patient condition data.
• Follows safety procedures and provides direction to new staff.
• Administers medication and ensures consent is obtained.
• Initiates infection control interventions.

Skills

Positive patient interaction

Adaptability to workloads

Sound judgment under stress

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Effective communication skills

Mathematical skills for dosage calculation

Education

Graduate from an accredited Licensed Vocational Nursing program

Current Licensure as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in California

Job description

Responsibilities

bLICENSED VOCATION NURSE (LVN) FULL TIMEb

b$3,000 Sign On Bonusb

Del Amo Behavioral Health System, a subsidiary of UHS offers a safe and compassionate environment for individuals looking for hope and healing from emotional, psychiatric and addiction issues.

Del Amo Behavioral Health offers a wide range of options, including inpatient, outpatient and specialty programs that includes children, adolescents, adults and seniors. Whether addressing the needs of adults, adolescents or children, we are committed to providing our patients with treatment to help them find recovery that endures. Our patients receive the same quality treatment from our thoughtful and compassionate team no matter the level of care.

Learn more and apply today by visiting our website at: www.delamohospital.com

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Education Assistance up to $5250.00
• SoFi Student Loan Reimbursement Program
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

Job Duties

This position administers nursing care to designated patients under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. Performs a variety of direct and indirect patient care duties including but not limited to:

• Assists the Charge/Staff Nurse to organize and deliver patient care, and to supervise staff.
• Collects data related to the patient’s condition and reports it promptly to the Charge/Staff Nurse, including assessing for pain, utilizing the pain scale and documenting accordingly.
• Follows safety procedures. Utilizes appropriate observation level for patient: Q15 minute checks, 1:1 monitoring, and/or specific precautions.
• Provides direction and orients new staff in a welcoming manner. Demonstrates thorough knowledge and adherence to hospital policy and procedures.
• Self‑directed, recognizes what needs to be done and takes action.
• Uses good judgment and needs minimal supervision, but able to recognize when needs to confer with Charge/Staff Nurse or House Supervisor prior to making decisions.
• Provides nursing care, within the scope of practice, to meet the unique needs of each patient.
• Assists in the delivery of patient care in an acute psychiatric setting for patients experiencing a wide range of psychiatric and medical conditions.
• Practices the “5 Rights” of medication administration. Ensures that medication consents are obtained and signed prior to administering psychotropic medications.
• Initiates appropriate infection control interventions and adds to the treatment plan when medications are ordered to treat a medical issue.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate from an accredited Licensed Vocational Nursing program required.
• Credentials: Current Licensure as a Licensed Vociational Nurse with the State of California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians required.
• Experience: Clinical experience in a psychiatric setting preferred.
• 1-3 years’ experience with military and behavioral health population preferably in an inpatient setting.
• Knowledge/Skills:
• Interacts positively with patients on a daily basis.
• Capable of adapting to varying workloads and work assignments on a constant basis.
• Works successfully under highly stressful conditions.
• Makes sound, independent judgments based on Scientific and/or Ethical principles.
• Collaborates with other multidisciplinary team members in an appropriate fashion.
• Utilizes effective comprehensive reading skills, strong communication skills, written and verbal.
• Utilizes math skills to calculate medication dosages.

EEO Statement

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