LVN | LPT
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 the nurse’s scope of practice. The nurse also provides direction to 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, and 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 schedule is on-call (NOC).
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.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in mental health nursing is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to clients according to physicians’ orders and applicable client care standards, within scope of practice.
- Direct non-licensed personnel in providing direct client care and operating the unit.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Life insurance
- Vacation
- Paid sick leave
- Sick leave buy back
- 401(k) retirement
- Scholarship program
- Education loan assistance program
- Qualifying supervision for BBS associates
- Competitive pay
- Paid holidays
- Service awards
- Jury duty pay
- Industry-leading education and training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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