LVN | Lpt

Crestwood Behavioral Health•Fairfield, CA

About The Position

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) provides direct nursing care to clients according to physicians’ orders and applicable client care standards, within their scope of practice. The nurse also directs non-licensed personnel in providing direct client care and operating the unit. The role is based in Crestwood’s Crisis Stabilization Unit, a recovery-focused program that welcomes children, adolescents, and adults in crisis into a calm, warm, compassionate environment. Clients are assessed and provided mental health stabilization services, medication evaluation and management, and linkages to a wide range of outpatient and inpatient mental health services. The posting lists full-time, part-time, and full-time temporary schedules. Compensation is $35–$40.57 per hour; the final offer depends on factors including skills, experience, licensure, and program acuity. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation, including criminal history and identity checks.

Requirements

Current California licensure as an LVN or LPT.
Knowledge of general nursing theory and practice.
Ability to supervise.
Ability to work cooperatively with other staff members.
Current CPR and first aid certifications.
Successful completion of a background investigation, including criminal history and identity checks, is required for employment.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in mental health nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care to clients according to physicians’ orders and applicable client care standards, within the scope of practice.
Provide direction to non-licensed personnel in providing direct client care and operating the unit.