Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) BHU - Loan Forgiveness - Full Time, Days (Culver City) - 11380

Southern California Hospitals • Culver City, CA

5d • $33 - $45 • Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Vocational Nurse provides care to patients with physical, behavioral, and/or emotional conditions in an assigned psychiatry unit, carrying out individualized treatment plans established for each patient. Under RN supervision, the nurse assists with personal hygiene, administers oral and injectable medications, monitors patients’ physical and emotional well-being, and reports relevant observations to registered nurses and medical staff. The role includes participating in rehabilitation and treatment programs, leading individual and group educational sessions, encouraging participation in therapeutic and social activities, and educating patients and families.

The LVN collaborates with the health care team on patient treatment plans, documents and evaluates care, maintains patient records, and follows infection-control procedures and HIPAA requirements. The nurse observes patient condition and behavior, provides therapeutic communication and proactive interventions, and helps maintain a safe, clean environment. The position may require verbal and physical restraint of violent, potentially violent, or suicidal patients according to established policy.

This is a full-time, day-shift position in Culver City. The posting lists a base pay range of $28.67–$38.51 and a 12-hour pay range of $33.45–$44.93. A $7,000 sign-on bonus is offered subject to eligibility requirements, including at least one year of experience; the bonus is paid in installments over 12 months to eligible active employees in good standing.

Requirements

• Current licensure as a Vocational Nurse in the State of California.
• Graduate of an accredited school of vocational nursing.
• AHA Basic Life Support certification.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to work variable shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to maintain flexibility and composure in a constantly changing environment.
• De-escalation certification upon hire; SAMA certification is required upon recertification.
• Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card for Los Angeles City employees only.

Nice To Haves

• Recent behavioral health experience in an acute psychiatric setting.
• SAMA certification upon hire.
• Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under RN supervision to patients experiencing behavioral health crises and/or medical conditions.
• Assist patients with personal hygiene and help maintain a safe and clean environment.
• Administer oral and injectable medications and other patient treatments or procedures safely and in accordance with policies and regulations.
• Measure and record patients’ general physical condition and vital signs, and collect specimens.
• Monitor patients’ physical condition and behavior, including one-on-one observation of at-risk patients; recognize adverse psychological reactions and report significant changes.
• Provide proactive interventions and therapeutic communication.
• Restrict violent, potentially violent, or suicidal patients verbally and physically when required and in accordance with established policy.
• Collaborate with the health care team to develop patient treatment plans and objectives.
• Document, intervene, advocate, and evaluate patient care, and maintain accurate and thorough patient records.
• Evaluate and document patient and family responses to care.
• Follow infection-control procedures and maintain HIPAA compliance.
• Conduct timely patient and family education, provide appropriate resources, and document education.
• Participate in rehabilitation and treatment programs and encourage patients to engage in social, recreational, and other therapeutic activities.
• Develop and lead individual and group educational sessions as part of therapeutic goals.

Benefits

• $7,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates. Eligibility requires one or more years of experience; restrictions and exceptions may apply. Current hospital employees are ineligible, and former hospital employees may be ineligible. The program is limited to full-time regular positions, with payments made in installments over 12 months to active employees in good standing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree