LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE
UHS•ROSEMEAD, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
BHC Alhambra Hospital is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to join their team. This role involves providing nursing care to assigned patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse, with a focus on psychiatric and personality disorders. The LVN will be responsible for collecting data, taking vital signs, observing and documenting patient changes, and communicating these changes to the Charge Nurse. The hospital is a 115-bed acute psychiatric facility serving children, adolescents, and adults, offering various treatment options.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited professional vocational school of nursing or vocational training as a psychiatric technician, preferably with education in Child and Adolescent Development.
- Minimum one (1) year LVN in psychiatric nursing preferred, with six (6) months experience in the specialized area of Child and Adolescent Development preferred.
- Licensed to practice vocational nursing from the State Board of Nursing or Psychiatric Technicians.
Nice To Haves
- Education in Child and Adolescent Development
- LVN in psychiatric nursing
- Experience in the specialized area of Child and Adolescent Development
Responsibilities
- Accurately collect data needed for the appropriate portion of the integrated assessment.
- Take and record vital signs properly.
- Observe for, and document changes in patient’s appearance, behavior and ability to work toward treatment plan goals.
- Communicate changes in patient’s condition to the Charge Nurse.
- Report signs and symptoms of infection in resident to the Charge Nurse
Benefits
- Tuition Assistance
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Career and growth opportunities
- Comprehensive Benefits
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Tuitions savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
