Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Psych Acute

Prime Healthcare; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an award-winning team at a leading community hospital in Southern California as a Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Psychiatric Technician. You will provide essential patient care services, ensuring high-quality support within a compassionate environment. This role offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, making a difference in the lives of patients and their families.

Benefits

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Other voluntary benefits

Qualifications

• Current and valid state license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse or Licensed Psychiatric Technician.
• Current BLS certification upon hire.
• Knowledge of EMTALA regulations and triage processes.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct and indirect patient care services.
• Addresses psychosocial, physical, and general aspects of care.
• Performs under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Technical skills

Education

Current state license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse or Licensed Psychiatric Technician

Current BLS certification

Job description

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community! Garden Grove Hospital Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Founded in 1982, Garden Grove Hospital Medical Center is a 167-bed community hospital located in beautiful Southern California, dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate healthcare. The hospital has received accolades such as the “Top 100 Hospital” in the nation from Truven Health Analytics and the Patient Safety Excellence Award from Healthgrades. Key services include general medical/surgical inpatient care, critical care, emergency services, orthopedics, maternity care, and wound care.

The facility offers a full spectrum of acute care services for residents of Garden Grove and surrounding communities. Located near Harbor and Garden Grove Boulevards, it is close to Disneyland Resort, Anaheim Convention Center, and numerous nearby hotels. For more information, visit gardengrovehospital.com.

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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. Responsibilities include addressing psychosocial, physical, and general aspects of care, and meeting communication needs of patients and families. Performs under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and demonstrates knowledge of EMTALA regulations and triage processes 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 certification upon hire, with maintenance of certification required.

Garden Grove Hospital Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, a 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and other voluntary benefits. The estimated total compensation range for this role is $28.00 to $37.68 per hour, depending on factors such as experience, education, credentials, and skillset. The exact starting salary will be determined at the time of hire.