Psychiatric LVN: Acute Care & 1:1 Support

Universal Health Services; California; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services in California seeks a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide direct nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse in an acute psychiatric setting. The role includes data collection, medication administration, and patient education as part of daily patient management.

Required are an accredited LVN/PD program, active CA licensure, CPR certification, and CPI training (which may be completed during orientation).

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Vocational School of Nursing or Psychiatric Technician program.
• Current licensure as LVN or LPT with the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians.
• CPR certification required; CPI training may be completed during new hire orientation.

Responsibilities

• Assists in delivering patient care in an acute psychiatric setting.
• Provides nursing care within scope of practice; meets patient needs.
• Collects data related to patient condition and reports findings to the Charge Nurse.
• Assists with pain assessment using scales and documents accordingly.
• Organizes and delivers patient care; may supervise staff.
• Documents patient activity and behavior accurately and timely.
• Administers medications and treatments; documents on medication record.

Skills

Nursing care

Data collection

Medication administration

CPR certification

CPI training

Education

Vocational Nursing or Psychiatric Technician program

Job description

Universal Health Services in California seeks a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide direct nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse in an acute psychiatric setting. The role includes data collection, medication administration, and patient education as part of daily patient management.

Required are an accredited LVN/PD program, active CA licensure, CPR certification, and CPI training (which may be completed during orientation).