LVN Beh Health

Acadia Healthcare; Indio (CA); Presencial; USD 44.000 - 53.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Professional development

Supportive team environment

State-of-the-art facilities

Career growth opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Coachella Valley Behavioral Health in Indio, CA is seeking a full-time Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) for 12-hour day shifts on an inpatient unit. You will provide compassionate personal care under clinical leadership, administer medications, document vital signs, and support patient safety within the care plan.

The role emphasizes collaboration with RNs, therapists, and physicians, ensuring timely responses, patient comfort, and adherence to policies.

Formación

• One or more years’ experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in a behavioral health environment preferred.
• Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) licensure in California required.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required.

Responsabilidades

• Provide personal care services under nursing leadership within LVN scope.
• Deliver safe medication administration per orders and policies.
• Document patient data and vitals accurately and timely.
• Collaborate with RN and treatment team to meet patient needs and safety goals.
• Assist with activities of daily living and therapeutic activities as needed.

Conocimientos

De-escalation skills

Patient safety

Medication administration

Educación

California LVN license

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor’s in human services

Herramientas

CPR certification

De-escalation training

Restraint certification

Descripción del empleo

Overview

FT Days Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) (12 hr shifts)

Coachella Valley Behavioral Health, Indio CA (near Palm Springs)

Hourly rate range: $32.00 to $38.75, depending on experience

Coachella Valley Behavioral Health is a state-of-the-art inpatient facility in Indio, California. We provide clinically excellent treatment for adults who are struggling with mental health concerns and substance use disorders. Located in Indio, California,

Coachella Valley Behavioral Health is the only facility of its kind in the area, and we are proud to provide services for those in need of effective behavioral healthcare.

Coachella Valley Behavioral Health Benefits:

We provide a comprehensive package of benefits for our nurses. Current benefits include:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Brand new facility with endless opportunity for professional development and continued education
• Supportive work environment that values teamwork and collaboration.
• Cutting-edge medical facilities and advanced technologies.
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement.

COMPENSATION

Compensation for roles at Coachella Valley Behavioral Health varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, role, skill set, and level of experience.As required by local law, Coachella Valley Behavioral Health provides a reasonable hourly range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California.

Responsibilities

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Responsible for providing personal care services under the direction of clinical or nursing leadership within the standards and scope of Licensed Vocational Nurse (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.

Qualifications

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 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.
• 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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