Licensed Vocational Nurse: PRN NOC

Alsana; Carpinteria (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Part time

Job summary

Alsana is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse for the PRN NOC shift (7pm–7am) in Carpinteria, CA. You will provide direct nursing care, including medication administration, phlebotomy, and EMR documentation as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include daily assessments, weight tracking, and coordinating with pharmacy. CPR and IV certification are required or obtained within 30 days. A nurturing, compassionate care approach is emphasized.

Qualifications

• Licensed Vocational Nurse with current license.
• IV and CPR certifications required or within 30 days of start.
• Experience in hospital or mental health/residential settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care including medication administration.
• Perform phlebotomy and document assessments in EMR.
• Monitor patient status, vital signs, and weight daily.
• Coordinate with pharmacy for medications and approvals.
• Document nursing notes, care plans, and shift handoffs.
• Support multidisciplinary team and safety initiatives.
• Communicate with clients, families, and staff.

Skills

IV certification

CPR certification

Hospital-based clinical experience

Mental health experience

Nursing care

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse License

Tools

EMR system

HIPAA compliance

Job description

Schedule: PRN NOC 7pm - 7am

Be part of a soul-hearted approach to healing

Alsana is a national leader in eating disorder treatment, offering a holistic, soul-hearted approach to recovery for adults and adolescents of all genders.

We exist to be a source of hope and healing, creating safe, nurturing spaces where individuals can cultivate the roots of their own recovery story.

What You’ll Do

As the Licensed Vocational Nurse at Alsana, you will provide direct nursing care that includes and is not limited to medication administration, phlebotomy, and documenting all nursing related assessments in the EMR. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team to support the needs of Alsana clients.

• Conducts daily physical and mental status assessments and documents them accordingly.
• Completes health questionnaires and accurately document in the medical record.
• Administers medication, observes for side effects and client response documenting observations in the medical record.
• Creates and maintains weight and vital signs in EMR and checks daily for accuracy. Rechecks any documented weight or vital sign that is unusual and documents.
• Participates in client observations to promote abstinence of behaviors and safety.
• Coordinates with pharmacy for medication deliveries and questions regarding medications. Faxes additional information as needed for payments according to the HIPAA protocols and facility policy.
• Monitors the nutritional and dietary needs of the clients and reports non-compliance with the plan of care.
• Organizes, coordinates, and follows up on all consultations with physicians / medical personnel for tests, etc. and provides the appropriate diagnosis for laboratory, radiology, and other diagnostic testing.
• Completes all Alsana Nursing Assessments, Care-plans, S.O.A.P Notes, Admission Note, Discharge Notes, Noc Shift note and accurately documents in the medical record. All LVN Notes to be co-signed by the Nurse Manager and/or RN.
• Administers first aid according to facility policy, including all appropriate follow-up documentation.
• Obtains insurance updates to get precertification for medications and other coverage.
• Establishes and maintains good communication with clients, families, and staff. Participates in hand-off communication from shift to shift.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• IV certification within 30 days of start date
• Valid license as a Vocational Nurse
• 1+ years hospital based clinical experience preferred.
• Current CPR Certification preferably through the American Heart Association
• 1+ years clinical experience in a mental health or residential facility is preferred.

Join us in helping people feel rooted, engaged, and respected as they find their path to recovery. Together, we foster a community built on compassion, mutual respect, and whole-hearted care.

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