Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

San Jose Behavioral Health Hospital; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rates

Flexible scheduling

Electronic Health Record system (EHR)

Referral bonus

Free parking

Job summary

San Jose Behavioral Health is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) to support our inpatient unit in Northern California. This role offers multiple shifts: day, evening, with a weekend requirement, at an hourly range of $40–$47.

Competitive benefits include health insurance, 401(k), flexible scheduling, and access to an Electronic Health Record (EHR) system. Shift differentials up to $9 per hour apply for some shifts.

Qualifications

• Must hold valid LVN or LPT license in California.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CPR certification required (training available on hire).
• Experience in behavioral health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications per orders and ensure safe delivery.
• Assist with daily living activities and meal support.
• Provide patient care within the care plan and document observations.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership and multidisciplinary team.
• Engage patients to support treatment goals and wellbeing.

Skills

Compassionate care

Patient safety

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT)

CPR certification

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EHR system

Job description

San Jose Behavioral Health is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT).

SJBH hourly range = $40 - $47 / hour

AVAILABLE SHIFT/SCHEDULES

• Multiple shifts available: Full-Time/Part-Time
• Day shift (7a-3:30p)
• Evening shift (3p-11:30p)
• All shifts/schedules require at least one weekend shift (Saturday or Sunday)

Come join the team at San Jose Behavioral Health and Make A Difference every day!

• COMPETITIVE HOURLY RATES
• FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING AVAILABLE
• ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORD SYSTEMS (EHR)

Shift Differentials

• Mon - Fri PM shift: +$2
• Mon - Fri NOC shift: +$3
• Sat & Sun AM shift: +$6
• Sat & Sun PM shift: +$8
• Sat & Sun NOC shift: +$9

San Jose Behavioral Health is a 133 bed inpatient mental health facility in Northern California. Stop by and meet our an amazing leadership team, who are engaged with our staff and our patients recovery. Growth opportunities are available and encouraged! Join a team of like-minded individuals who believe in providing compassionate and quality care. We offer employee recognition and incentive events to promote safety, healthy habits, and recognize commitment and hard work from our staff.

Conveniently located in the heart of San Jose the hospital is easily accessible to residents in Santa Clara County, San Mateo County, and Alameda County. The Hospital campus is situated amid gently rolling hills and features serene views of beautiful natural surroundings.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rates with shift differentials for up to $9 per hour!
• Referral Bonus
• Flexible Schedules
• Major Group Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 401(k) plan
• Excellent training program
• Free Parking

Purpose Statement

Responsible for providing personal care services under the direction of clinical or nursing leadership within the standards and scope of LPT/LVN, as defined within the state board regulations, policies, procedures and protocols, as well as facility and corporate policies and procedures. Demonstrates a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers at all times. Collaborate with others to ensure that patients’ physical, biopsychosocial, age, developmental and cultural needs are met and when they are not met, acknowledges and works to resolve customer complaints. Recognizes that patient safety is a top priority.

Essential Functions

• Uses and practices basic assessment (data collection), participates in planning, executes interventions in accordance with the care plan or treatment plan, and contributes to evaluation of individualized interventions related to the care plan or treatment plan.
• Provide for the safe delivery of medication in accordance with policies and procedures, physicians orders and/or current practice.
• Contributes to the development and implementation of a teaching plan related to self-care for the patient/client.
• Ensure the well-being of patients and provide a positive, supportive and structured environment, under direction of Charge Nurse or Supervisor.
• Escalates change in patient condition to the RN or provider in order to meet the patient’s needs.
• Ensure patient safety is addressed through required rounds completed timely. Observation may be assigned every 15 minutes, within reach of patient and/or at more frequent intervals up to 1:1 patient care.
• Obtain patient’s vital signs, height and weight as assigned and ensure accurate documentation.
• Identify self to patient and visitors promptly and respond to patient requests quickly.
• Engage with patient in activities and interactions designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals.
• Respond to distressed patients in a non-threatening manner and attempt to understand the source of distress.
• Apply de-escalation techniques to help manage patient’s emotions, behavior and participation in treatment and assist with seclusion and restraints when necessary.
• As part of the multidisciplinary team provide safety and increase coping skills of patient and assist in developing strategies for helping patients to be as independent as possible.
• Monitor behavioral improvements and reinforce these behaviors. Report changes and responses to treatment by communicating with team. Significant changes are reported to nurse immediately.
• Reinforce skills patients learn from nurses, physicians and therapist that promote improved physical and mental wellness.
• Lead or co-lead individual or group sessions as part of specific recreational or therapeutic procedures.
• Participate in rehabilitation and treatment programs as well as teach strategies to promote patient wellness and independence, as needed.
• Oversee or assist patients with activities of daily living, including toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, meals, snacks, hydration and changing bed linens, as needed.
• Deliver care based on the priority of needs and available resources to the specific service population of the facility.
• Help with admissions and discharges, as needed.
• Provide guidance and direction to other staff members, including training of new staff, or otherwise assisting in day-to-day operations.
• Perform day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining files and processing paperwork.
• Provide transportation for patient or coordinate transportation with appropriate staff member, as needed.
• Quality of work exhibited through accuracy, neatness, and timeliness of work completed.
• Adherence to work schedule and overall attendance.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

Other Functions

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Education/Experience/Skill Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in human service field from an accredited college or university preferred.
• One or more years’ experience as a Licensed Psychiatric Technician, Licensed Vocational Nurse in a behavioral health environment, and/or Behavioral Health Associate, preferred.
• One or more years’ experience working with the specific population of the facility preferred.

Licenses/Designations/Certifications

• Licensed Psychiatric Technician or Licensed Vocational Nurse by the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

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