Licensed Vocational Nurse

National Psychiatric Care and Rehabilitation Services • Manteca, CA

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About The Position

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides direct nursing care to residents of the NPCRS Adult Residential Facility (ARF) / Crisis Residential Program (CRP) in Walnut Creek. The LVN works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, or physician as required by the California Vocational Nursing Practice Act. The role includes medication administration, health monitoring, and nursing documentation consistent with NPCRS clinical standards, the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians scope of practice, and applicable Title 22 and Title 9 regulatory requirements.

This hands-on clinical role calls for sound nursing judgment within scope, careful attention to medication safety, and compassion for adults living with serious mental illness, co-occurring conditions, and acute psychiatric crisis. The LVN reports administratively to the Program Director and receives clinical supervision from the Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, or physician. The LVN collaborates with consulting psychiatrists, the Clinical Team, Mental Health Workers, and case management staff to support resident health, safety, and recovery.

Requirements

• Hold a current, active, unencumbered California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license issued by the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT).
• Graduate from a BVNPT-approved vocational nursing program.
• Hold current CPR/Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• For LVN I, have 0–2 years of post-licensure nursing experience; for LVN II, have 2 or more years of post-licensure experience, generally including behavioral health, psychiatric, or residential care nursing; for LVN III, have 4 or more years of post-licensure experience, including demonstrated shift-leadership experience.
• Have working knowledge of psychotropic medications, common side effects, and medication safety practices.
• Have working knowledge of Title 22 medication management and recordkeeping requirements applicable to Adult Residential Facilities and, where applicable, Title 9 requirements for crisis residential treatment sites.
• Demonstrate the ability to remain calm, use sound clinical judgment, and communicate effectively during psychiatric and medical emergencies.
• Have strong written and verbal communication and documentation skills.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in Mental Health First Aid, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), or equivalent.
• Bilingual or multilingual capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care and administer medications.
• Monitor residents’ health and support assessments.
• Complete clinical documentation and maintain records.
• Respond to crises and emergencies.
• Coordinate care and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team.
• Support regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Provide resident education and support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed