Night LVN - Crisis Stabilization for Youth

Aspiranet; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Retention Bonus

Job summary

Aspiranet in Santa Cruz, CA is seeking a licensed vocational nurse to join the Crisis Stabilization Unit team. The LVN will provide medical and behavioral care to youth in crisis, administer medications, and support individualized treatment plans.

The role requires a nursing credential, experience with youth, and strong documentation and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. The CSU operates with a focus on trauma-informed care and safety in a compassionate, mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing or Medical Assistant program.
• Current Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Psychiatric Technician certification.
• Minimum of one year of professional nursing or medical assistant experience.
• CPR/BLR and First Aid certification
• Minimum of two years’ experience working with children, adolescents, and families with emotional or behavioral challenges.
• Mental health background and experience working with youth or adolescents preferred.
• Experience in an inpatient, residential, or clinical setting strongly desired.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Strong knowledge of crisis assessment, trauma-informed care, and safety planning.
• Meets all state-required employment conditions: DOJ fingerprint, TB/Health physical, CA Driver’s License, etc.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and supervision to youth at the CSU.
• Administer medications and monitor for side effects or changes in client condition.
• Coordinate clients’ medical, physical, and dental needs, including referrals and linkages to community providers.
• Deliver health screening, education, and counseling focused on prevention, wellness, and mental health.
• Provide daily living assistance and supportive behavioral interventions to clients.
• Consult with physicians and pharmacists regarding client medication needs.
• Manage prescription call-ins and medication documentation.
• Oversee and implement communicable disease and infection control policies.
• Provide training to staff on health and safety protocols.
• Participate in treatment planning meetings and multidisciplinary care coordination.
• Accurately document interventions, medical issues, progress, and behavioral observations.
• Communicate effectively with treatment team members, supervisors, and client families.
• Attend required staff meetings, trainings, and clinical consultations.

Skills

Proficiency in English

Time management

Professional boundaries

Microsoft Word

Documentation skills

Independent work

Education

Nursing or Medical Assistant program graduate

Current LVN or Psychiatric Technician license

1 year nursing/medical assistant experience

CPR/BLR and First Aid

Two years with youth/families with behavioral needs

Tools

MS Office (Word)

Job description

Aspiranet in Santa Cruz, CA is seeking a licensed vocational nurse to join the Crisis Stabilization Unit team. The LVN will provide medical and behavioral care to youth in crisis, administer medications, and support individualized treatment plans.

The role requires a nursing credential, experience with youth, and strong documentation and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. The CSU operates with a focus on trauma-informed care and safety in a compassionate, mission-driven environment.