Per Diem LVN / LPT
About The Position
The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) / Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) works in the Fresno Psychiatric Health Facility, a 24/7 high-acuity inpatient program serving youth ages 12–17 with acute psychiatric symptoms. This is a per diem role with no set schedule: applicants provide their availability and shifts are assigned as needed, with most coverage needed on weekday mornings. The listed AM shift is 6:00 AM–6:30 PM. The role monitors and documents clients’ physical and mental health status; administers and documents medications as prescribed; and communicates concerns to the Registered Nurse and attending physician. It participates in treatment team meetings, shift exchanges, and daily rounds, and helps coordinate and oversee nursing activities to support quality client care. Other duties include providing nursing interventions within the scope of licensure and supporting admissions through documentation review, coordination, required verifications and forms, and efforts to maintain full utilization of program beds. The program is a 16-bed, 24/7 inpatient involuntary facility. Its clinical services include admission, engagement, learning, stabilization, and linkage to resources and aftercare, with intensive treatment and individualized care plans.
Requirements
- A valid California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) license.
- High school diploma or equivalent, such as a GED or HiSET.
- One year of nursing experience; clinical nursing school rotations may be substituted for work experience.
- Obtain valid CPR and Pro-ACT certifications within 30 days of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Graduation from an accredited school of licensed vocational nursing or psychiatric technology, or an associate’s degree in nursing or social sciences.
- Nursing experience treating individuals with mental illness in an inpatient setting.
- One year of medication administration experience.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and document clients’ physical and mental health status.
- Administer and document medications as prescribed.
- Communicate concerns to the Registered Nurse and attending physician.
- Participate in treatment team meetings, shift exchanges, and daily rounds.
- Help coordinate and oversee nursing activities to ensure quality client care.
- Provide nursing interventions within the scope of licensure.
- Support the admission process by reviewing admission documentation, coordinating admissions, and completing required verifications and forms.
- Help maintain full utilization of program beds.
Benefits
- Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Additional voluntary benefits.
- Vacation and holiday pay.
- On-the-job training and access to paid CEU opportunities.
- Career development programs.
- Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals, where applicable.
- Employee recognition and rewards.
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Education Level
High school or GED
