Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - NIGHTS

Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital•Bakersfield, CA

6d•$26 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital (BBHH) is an acute psychiatric and behavioral 90-bed facility offering inpatient and outpatient services for children, adolescents, and adults. BBHH is dedicated to being a top workplace by offering excellent benefits, fostering individual growth, and integrating its CARES values (Compassion, Acceptance, Respect, Empowerment, Sincerity) into daily operations. The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) will provide direct patient care on inpatient units, utilizing the nursing process to assess patient needs, implement care plans, and maintain a safe environment within the LVN scope of practice. This role involves assisting medical providers, documenting patient information, communicating with healthcare teams, and responding to emergencies. The LVN will also maintain clinical skills, complete annual competencies, and assist with policy implementation and supply management. The position requires self-motivation, efficient time management, and effective communication skills, adhering to the organization's values and attending department meetings.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Appropriate vocational training
Experience in an inpatient psychiatric hospital
Unencumbered current LVN Licensure in the State of California
Current BLS CPR certification or obtain prior to start date
Handle-With-Care Physical Restraint Technique Training (during orientation)

Nice To Haves

College degree
Previous knowledge/experience in a psychiatric hospital
One (1) year experience working in a behavioral/psychiatric facility preferred

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care on inpatient units.
Collect and analyze data regarding the patient's physical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care, educational, spiritual, cultural, and anticipated discharge needs.
Provide and assure the carrying out of established nursing procedures utilizing the nursing process.
Assure the maintenance of a safe clean environment within the LVN scope of practice.
Provide age-appropriate total patient care demonstrating the ability to assess patient and situation needs and problems within the LVN scope of practice.
Assist medical provider’s with rounds and passing medications, treatments, and providing timely noting and implementation of medical provider orders within the LVN scope of practice.
Demonstrate thorough, concise, and timely documentation, shift reports, and verbal communications.
Communicate pertinent patient information and unit information to medical providers, House Supervisor, and other appropriate persons while maintaining client confidentiality.
Assist in the coordination of services with medical staff, nursing staff, and other departments.
Respond rapidly and effectively during emergency situations.
Maintain own clinical skills staying current in use of equipment, procedures, and trends in nursing.
Efficiently and effectively provide total patient care including basic assessment, care planning, rehabilitation, medication, treatments, activities of daily living, discharge planning, etc.
Complete annual competencies.
Follow and assist in the implementation of policies and procedures.
Assist in monitoring, procurement, and proper inventory of supplies.
Assist in maintaining equipment.
Make decisions independently keeping House Supervisor/Unit Manager and others informed.
Prioritize and manage time efficiently.
Communicate with others (verbally and in writing) in an appropriate and timely manner, demonstrating tact, sensitivity, and ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.
Adhere to and promote the established values of the organization, i.e., customer service, safety, compliance standards and all others.
Attend department meetings and huddles on a regular basis.