Licensed Vocational Nurse LVN

Gilroy Healthcare Center; Capitola (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Pacific Coast Manor in Capitola, California is seeking a compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to join our Special Treatment Program. You will provide direct patient care, administer medications, monitor residents, and collaborate with RNs and physicians in a fast-paced STP environment.

The ideal candidate holds a CA license in good standing, has 1+ year in behavioral health, CPR/First Aid, and excels in clear communication, organization, and calm, professional demeanor under pressure.

Qualifications

• CA license in good standing required.
• 1+ year experience in behavioral health preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification required.
• Outstanding communication skills and a calm professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Observes, reports and documents patient conditions.
• Administers medications as directed by physician orders.
• Takes and records temperatures, respiration and pulse.
• Sets up treatment trays, prepares instruments and equipment as needed.
• Maintains knowledge of patient conditions at all times.
• Reviews shift reports to determine changes and assigns duties accordingly.
• Notifies DNS and/or Administrator of changes in patient condition or issues.

Skills

Communication skills

Compassionate patient care

Behavioral health experience

CPR & First Aid certified

Job description

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Behavioral Health (Special Treatment Program)

Position Summary:

We are seeking a compassionate and dependable LVN to join our skilled nursing team. The LVN will provide direct patient care, administer medications, monitor resident conditions, and collaborate with RNs and physicians to ensure high-quality care for our residents. Responsibilities include documenting patient status, responding to changes in condition, assisting with treatments, and supporting daily nursing operations in a fast-paced STP environment. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and committed to delivering excellent patient care.

Currently seeking an LVN position for our Special Treatment Program.

Qualifications:

• Currently CA license in good standing
• 1+ years' experience in behavioral health preferred
• CPR and First Aid certified
• Outstanding communication skills
• Positive, professional and calm demeanor in all work-related situations

Responsibilities:

• Observes, reports and documents/charting on patient conditions
• Administers medications in accordance with physician orders
• Takes and records temperatures, respiration and pulse
• Sets up treatment trays, prepares instruments and/or other equipment, as needed
• Maintains working knowledge of assigned patient’s conditions at all times
• Reviews reports from previous shifts to determine changes in status of residents and assigns various duties to C.N.A.’s or other nursing personnel
• Turns over accurate records and ensures oncoming shift nurses are updated
• Responsible for notifying Director of Nursing Services (DNS) and/or Administrator of changes in patient condition or other job-related problems

Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Health Care
• 401K

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Pacific Coast Manor is a 24-hour skilled nursing facility located in Capitola, California. Our team of dedicated healthcare professionals work to help patients recover from surgery, injury, or serious illness.
As a team, we strive to exceed the expectations of those we serve, and our purpose is to provide our patients with positive rehabilitative therapy and exceptional nursing care. We want to help patients achieve their highest possible functioning level and to assist them in returning to the lowest level of care practical.