Licensed Vocational Nurse/ Licensed Psychiatric Technician
Stars Behavioral Health Group•Long Beach, CA
•$28 - $30•Onsite
About The Position
Partner with us in making a positive change! Join a team where your work truly matters. We're proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work for 8 years by our own employees. We invite you to partner with us in our mission to improve mental healthcare. This role is for an LPT Mental Health Nurse at the Long Beach Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center.
Requirements
- Valid, active California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) license.
- Graduation from an accredited school of licensed vocational nursing or psychiatric technology.
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience providing treatment to individuals with mental illness in an inpatient setting.
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience in medication administration.
Nice To Haves
- An associate degree is preferred.
- Valid California Driver's License is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provides direct client care including medications.
- Maintains vigilance over the general milieu within the facility to facilitate quality client care, optimum facility operations and preserve the safety of all therein.
- Visually and audibly observes, documents in writing and reports orally or in writing the physical or mental condition of patients to the Registered Nurse in charge of the facility on the shift and the attending physician.
- Orders, prepares, administers and documents the administration of medication for clients according to physician’s orders.
- Confirms delivery of all ordered medication(s) from pharmacy on shift worked.
- Responsible for writing summary on clients as assigned.
- Makes written or oral shift assignments and plans, organizes and directs the nursing activities of the unit (when needed and assigned) to assure quality care delivery.
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Generous Time Off
- Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.
- On-the-job training with access to paid CEU opportunities.
- Career development programs designed to help you grow.
- Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable).
- Employee Recognition & Rewards
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
