TEMP POSITION - LVN Full time M-F 7-330pm - Mental Health 346
About The Position
The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)/Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) provides recovery-focused services related to the safe and appropriate administration of medical treatment, including medications prescribed by a physician. The role provides safe, effective, and efficient direct care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of care. This temporary, full-time position is based at the Merrill Center Crisis Stabilization Unit in Fontana, California. The program provides 24/7 voluntary treatment to people experiencing a mental health crisis who wish to avoid a locked setting. It offers a welcoming, home-like environment to assess crises, provide comfort, and connect individuals with resources to help avoid future crises. Services are recovery-oriented and delivered by a multidisciplinary team. The scheduled shift is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The expected starting wage range is $27.23–$33.66 per hour. Telecare applies geographic differentials, and starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) program and hold current licensure.
- Hold a current CPR/BLS certificate.
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Be CPR, First Aid, and CPI certified through hands-on courses by the date of employment or before providing direct client care, and maintain current certification throughout employment.
- Hold a valid, current driver's license and personal vehicle insurance listing the employee as a driver.
- Be willing to use the company vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups.
- Be willing to use a personal vehicle to attend meetings.
- Meet applicable post-offer physical examination, two-step tuberculosis PPD test, criminal background clearance, excluded-party sanctions, and degree or license verification requirements.
- If driving is required for the position, maintain a valid driver's license, motor vehicle clearance, and proof of auto insurance; additional regulatory, contractual, or local requirements may apply.
Responsibilities
- Safely and appropriately administer medical treatment, including medications, as prescribed by a physician.
- Implement direct care safely, effectively, and efficiently in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of care.
- Use the company vehicle to transport clients to appointments, groups, and other activities.
- Use a personal vehicle to attend meetings, with weekly mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate.
Benefits
- Paid time off accrual for eligible employees working 20 or more hours per week, with prorated accrual for part-time schedules and annual carryover up to set caps.
- Nine paid holidays.
- Shift differentials for hourly staff, including 6% for PM shifts, 10% for NOC shifts, and weekend differentials of 5% for weekend AM, 11% for weekend PM, and 15% for weekend NOC shifts.
- Free continuing education units (CEUs), free supervision for BBS Associate License, coaching, and mentorship.
- Online university tuition discount and company scholarships.
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
- 401(k).
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
- Mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate for use of a personal vehicle to attend meetings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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