Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Behavioral Health

Prime Healthcare Services; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401K retirement plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Paradise Valley Hospital, part of Prime Healthcare Services, is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse or Licensed Psychiatric Technician for evening shifts. The role involves direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, within the hospital’s standard of care and EMTALA guidelines.

Candidates must hold a California LVN or LPT license and maintain BLS certification. Paradise Valley Hospital offers comprehensive benefits and a competitive compensation package within a

Qualifications

• Must hold a current and valid California state license as LVN or LPT (or equivalent).
• Current BLS/CPR certification at hire and maintain current.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care within the scope of practice.
• Work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Demonstrate knowledge of EMTALA regulations and ER triage processes.

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse or Licensed Psychiatric Technician license (CA)

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Paradise Valley Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.Parabodie Valley Hospital is the South Bay’s oldest hospital, the second oldest hospital in all of San Diego County, and the largest employer in National City. For more than 100 years, Paradise Valley Hospital has served San Diego faithfully, proud of our heritage and providing numerous programs and services to meet the changing needs of our community. Our 291-bed, acute care hospital featurestheSan Diego Spine & Joint Center, a highly credentialed acuterehabilitation center, ourParadise Health & Senior Center, a fully equipped and modern cardiac catheterization lab, and comprehensive inpatient and outpatient surgical services, and 24-hour emergency services.In addition to our healthcare services, we offer comprehensivebehavioral health serviceson the hospital campus and Bayview campus in Chula Vista. Services include psychiatric continuum of care for adult patients, inpatient services, and intensive outpatient services. Learn more at https://www.paradisevalleyhospital.net/.

Responsibilities

The Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Psychiatric Technician provides direct and indirect patient care services requiring technical and manual skills, within the scope of practice, that meet the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care, and meets the communication needs of the patient and family; Performs under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. Demonstrates knowledge of EMTALA Regulations and triage process in the ER setting.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Current and valid state license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse or Licensed Psychiatric Technician.
2. Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.

Pay Transparency

Paradise Valley Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs.

Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to:

• paid time off
• a 401K retirement plan
• medical
• dental
• vision coverage
• tuition reimbursement
• and many more voluntary benefit options

A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $34.00 to $39.50. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Evenings

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

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