Night-Shift LVN/LPN for Behavioral Health Inpatient Care

Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program seeks a compassionate LVN/LPN to deliver patient-centered nursing care within a multidisciplinary behavioral health setting in Orange, CA. You will monitor vital signs, assist with assessments, and safely administer medications under supervision.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, incident reporting, and collaboration with RNs and physicians to support dropout prevention, recovery, and patient safety. On-site, full-time schedule with shift coverage.

Qualifications

• + Must be a graduate of an approved nursing program with current state licensure.
• + One year experience in mental health, substance use, or eating disorders preferred.
• + Knowledge of medications, indications, dosage ranges, side effects, and toxicity.
• + Current Basic Life Support (CPR and First Aid) certification.
• + Obtain CPI certification within 90 days of hire.
• + Obtain Serv Safe certification within 90 days of hire if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to a diverse behavioral health population in a safe, therapeutic environment.
• Support patient assessments by collecting clinical data within LVN/LPN scope.
• Perform vital signs, basic assessments, and approved procedures to inform care planning.
• Observe, document, and promptly report changes in mental/physical status or safety risks.
• Respond to emergencies and escalate concerns to licensed providers as needed.
• Administer medications as prescribed and document responses within required timelines.
• Maintain accurate MAR and ensure compliance with organizational policies.
• Enter medication orders into EMR accurately and timely.
• Verify and secure medications brought by patients, families, or providers.

Skills

Compassionate care

Vital signs assessment

Medication administration

Team collaboration

Documentation & compliance

Emergency response

Education

Licensed LVN/LPN

Nursing diploma

BLS/CPR certification

CPI certification (within 90 days)

Serv Safe certification (within 90 days)

Tools

EMR / MAR documentation

Job description

Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program seeks a compassionate LVN/LPN to deliver patient-centered nursing care within a multidisciplinary behavioral health setting in Orange, CA. You will monitor vital signs, assist with assessments, and safely administer medications under supervision.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, incident reporting, and collaboration with RNs and physicians to support dropout prevention, recovery, and patient safety. On-site, full-time schedule with shift coverage.