LVN/LPN ON CALL

Discovery Behavioral Health; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Discovery Behavioral Health is seeking an LVN/LPN to provide compassionate, patient-centered nursing care in Orange, CA. The role supports safe medication administration, monitoring, and collaborative treatment planning within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include vital signs, documentation, and adherence to regulatory standards. On-site, on-call/PRN position with compensation in the $27–32/hr range; requires current licensure and CPR/First Aid certification.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an approved nursing program with an active state license.
• Prefer 1 year of mental health, substance use, or eating disorders experience.
• Knowledge of nursing principles, medications, dosing, risks, and monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to a behavioral health population in a recovery-oriented environment.
• Monitor patient health, perform vital signs, basic assessments, and inform care planning.
• Administer medications as prescribed and document in MAR.
• Maintain accurate MAR and reconcile medications; enter orders in EMR as directed.
• Collaborate with RNs, physicians, psychiatrists, and the care team.
• Document incidents, errors, and safety concerns per policy.
• Deliver care using the nursing process under supervision; maintain professionalism.
• Travel/transportation duties for residential treatment as needed.
• Support meal supervision and CFD/CARE model adherence in eating disorder division.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Medication administration

Documentation

Team collaboration

Emergency response

Nursing process

Professionalism

Education

Nursing degree

LPN/LVN licensure

CPR/First Aid

CPI certification

Serv Safe certification

Job description

Position Summary: The LVN/LPN provides compassionate, patient-centered nursing care to individuals experiencing addiction, eating disorders, and co-occurring mental health conditions. Working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or licensed provider, the LVN/LPN supports safe medication administration, monitors patient health status, and contributes to a collaborative, multidisciplinary treatment environment. This role is essential in promoting patient safety, dignity, and recovery across the continuum of care.

Essential Job Functions:

Patient Care & Clinical Support

• Provide direct nursing care to a diverse behavioral health population, fostering a safe, therapeutic, and recovery-oriented environment.
• Support patient assessments by collecting relevant clinical data within LVN/LPN scope of practice.
• Perform vital signs, basic assessments, and approved procedures to monitor patient health and inform care planning.
• Observe, document, and promptly report changes in mental status, physical condition, or safety risks.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies and escalate concerns to licensed providers as needed.

Medication Administration & Management

• Administer medications as prescribed, including PRNs, in accordance with scope of practice and organizational policy.
• Document medication administration, patient response, and effectiveness within required timelines.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date Medication Administration Records (MAR).
• Perform medication counts, reconciliation, and auditing processes to ensure compliance and safety.
• Enter medication orders into the electronic medical record (as directed) with accuracy and timeliness.
• Verify and secure medications brought in by patients, families, or providers in accordance with policy.

Collaboration & Patient Education

• Collaborate with Registered Nurses, physicians, psychiatrists, and interdisciplinary team members to support coordinated care.
• Communicate key updates, including new admissions and changes in patient status, to appropriate team members.
• Reinforce patient education related to medication adherence and safe medication use within LVN/LPN scope.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation using approved terminology and standards.
• Document incidents, medication errors, and safety concerns in alignment with organizational protocols.
• Adhere to all state, federal, and organizational regulations, including privacy and confidentiality requirements.
• Follow all policies, procedures, and compliance standards, including the Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Policy.

Professional Practice

• Deliver care using the nursing process (data collection, planning, implementation, evaluation) under RN or provider supervision.
• Demonstrate professionalism, reliability, and accountability in all aspects of the role.
• Maintain current knowledge of applicable regulations, best practices, and clinical standards.
• Participate in required trainings, competency validations, and ongoing professional development.
• Support program needs and perform additional duties as assigned.

Residential Treatment Only:

• Provides transportation services including patient transportation/supervision, medical appointments, etc. (must be pre-qualified to drive a company vehicle)

Eating Disorder Division:

• Sits with patients for a minimum of one meal or snack per week but as needed to cover the program schedule
• Will work during meal periods to provide supervision and support to patients.
• Must refrain from comments and actions that directly contradict the CFD Clinical Model and Dietary CARE model.
• Full adherence to the Center for Discovery policies and procedures.
• Maintains NG Tube and administration of bolus feeds, where applicable

Knowledge, Education, Experience:

• Must be a graduate of an approved nursing program with a current licensure from an appropriate state licensing board in good standing.
• Preferred: Experience as a staff nurse, preferably in the field of chemical dependency and/or behavioral health.
• Knowledge of industry standards: organization, theory, principles, and research processes, accreditation and regulatory standards, ability to assess clinical care requirements based on nursing principles, scope of practice.
• Knowledge of medications, indications, dosage ranges, side effects, and potential toxicity.
• One year experience preferred working in mental health, substance use, or eating disorders field.
• Possess and maintain a current Basic Life Support (CPR and First Aid) certification.
• Obtain CPI certification within 90 days of hire.
• Eating Disorder and Mental Health Division : Obtain Serv Safe certification within 9 0 days of hire if applicable.

Employment Status: On-Call/PRN
Work Location: On Site - Orange, CA
Compensation: Pay Range: $27-32/hr.