Nurse (LVN/LPT)

Evolve Adolescent Behavioral Health; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401k

PTO

Sick leave

Holidays

Free on-site lunches

Great Place to Work

Job summary

Evolve Treatment Centers in Walnut Creek and Lafayette, CA is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) to provide direct patient care for adolescents, participate in treatment planning, and support families in a compassionate, structured setting.

This full-time role offers $85,000–$90,000 per year, comprehensive benefits, on-site meals, and a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Valid California Nursing License LVN/LPT.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Minimum of one year nursing experience; psych or chemical dependence background preferred.
• Strong communication skills and basic computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care and assessment; report changes in mental/physical status and safety risks.
• Complete nursing assessments and medications documentation, including MD orders.
• Monitor vital signs and respond to emergencies as part of treatment planning.
• Provide education to patients and families about medications and health issues.
• Maintain infection-control procedures and a clean, safe work environment.

Skills

Empathy & communication

Assessment skills

Emergency response

Team leadership

Infection control

Education

California LVN/LPT license

Job description

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) / Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) – Adolescent Mental Health

Walnut Creek & Lafayette, CA! Full-Time $85,000 - 90,000/year

About Evolve Treatment Centers

Evolve provides cutting-edge residential and outpatient treatment for teens (ages 12–17) struggling with mental health and substance use challenges. Our compassionate team of professionals is dedicated to helping adolescents and families heal in a supportive, structured environment.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay: $85,000-90,000 annually
• Health, dental, vision, 401k, PTO, sick leave, holidays
• Free on-site lunches prepared by our chefs
• Beautiful, supportive work environment
• Certified Great Place to Work employer

Essential Functions:

• Direct patient care and assessment; including the reporting of observed changes in mental status and/or physical condition, response to emergencies, and safety risks
• Completes documentation in an efficient and timely manner, including nursing assessments, transcription of M.D.s' phone orders
• Knowledge of medication administration records, vital sign monitoring
• Attendance and participation in terms of treatment planning and professional staff meetings
• Call in medications to pharmacy and pick up
• Provides in service training to technical staff on medications, documentation, and monitoring of vital signs
• Provides ongoing patient education on all aspects of medications and other health issues including hygiene
• Monitors supplies and reports needs to Facility Manager
• Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and educational support to patients and families
• Resolves patient problems and needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations; calling for assistance from health care support personnel
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures
• Maintains continuity among nurses by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs to weekend nurse

Knowledge of:

• Psychiatric medications and their side effects
• Basic first aid and life-saving skills

Ability to:

• Speak with clients and parents in a compassionate and patient manner
• Maintain professional boundaries with clients and staff
• Assess emergency situations and delegate responsibilities to staff
• Work with a multi-disciplinary team
• Exercise independent judgment and leadership, analyze situations accurately and take effective action
• Make decisions and handle difficult situations with tact and professionalism

Requirements:

• Valid California Nursing License LVN/LPT
• Current CPR/ BLS card
• Minimum of one year experience as a working nurse. Psych or chemical dependence background preferred
• Good communication skills and basic computer literacy

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