Full -time (NOC): LVN/LPN

Discovery Behavioral Health•Orange, CA

3d•$27 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

The LVN/LPN provides compassionate, patient-centered nursing care to individuals experiencing addiction, eating disorders, and co-occurring mental health conditions. Working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or licensed provider, the LVN/LPN supports safe medication administration, monitors patient health status, and contributes to a collaborative, multidisciplinary treatment environment. The role promotes patient safety, dignity, and recovery across the continuum of care. The position involves direct nursing care, collecting clinical data within the LVN/LPN scope of practice, performing vital signs and basic assessments, monitoring patient health, and promptly documenting and reporting changes or safety risks. The LVN/LPN administers prescribed medications, maintains medication records, and supports medication-related processes in compliance with organizational policies and applicable regulations. The LVN/LPN collaborates with nurses, physicians, psychiatrists, and interdisciplinary team members; reinforces patient education; maintains accurate clinical documentation; and participates in training and ongoing professional development. Residential treatment duties may include qualified patient transportation. Duties in substance and mental health programs may include monitoring CIWA/COW scores and supporting detoxification care. Eating disorder program duties may include meal supervision and support, maintaining NG tubes, and administering bolus feeds where applicable. This is a full-time, onsite role in Orange, California, scheduled Sunday through Tuesday from 1900 to 0730. The stated pay range is $27–$32 per hour.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved nursing program.
Current licensure from an appropriate state licensing board in good standing.
Knowledge of industry standards, nursing organization and principles, research processes, accreditation and regulatory standards, and scope of practice.
Ability to assess clinical care requirements based on nursing principles and scope of practice.
Knowledge of medications, including indications, dosage ranges, side effects, and potential toxicity.
Current Basic Life Support (CPR and First Aid) certification.
Obtain CPI certification within 90 days of hire.
For applicable Eating Disorder and Mental Health Division roles, obtain Serv Safe certification within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a staff nurse, preferably in chemical dependency and/or behavioral health.
One year of experience in mental health, substance use, or eating disorders.

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care to a diverse behavioral health population in a safe, therapeutic, recovery-oriented environment.
Collect relevant clinical data within LVN/LPN scope of practice and perform vital signs, basic assessments, and approved procedures.
Observe, document, and promptly report changes in mental status, physical condition, or safety risks; respond to emergencies and escalate concerns as needed.
Administer prescribed medications, including PRNs, and document medication administration, patient response, and effectiveness.
Maintain Medication Administration Records and perform medication counts, reconciliation, and audits.
Enter medication orders into the electronic medical record as directed and verify and secure medications brought in by patients, families, or providers.
Collaborate with Registered Nurses, physicians, psychiatrists, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care.
Communicate new admissions and changes in patient status to appropriate team members.
Reinforce patient education related to medication adherence and safe medication use within LVN/LPN scope.
Maintain accurate, timely, compliant clinical documentation and document incidents, medication errors, and safety concerns according to protocols.
Follow applicable laws, regulations, organizational policies, confidentiality requirements, and compliance standards.
Deliver care using the nursing process under RN or provider supervision; maintain professional accountability and current clinical knowledge.
Participate in required trainings, competency validations, and ongoing professional development; support program needs and perform additional assigned duties.
For residential treatment, provide patient transportation and supervision, including transportation to medical appointments, if pre-qualified to drive a company vehicle.
For substance and mental health programs, monitor CIWA/COW scores for patients on detoxification protocols and assist Utilization Review by communicating pertinent nursing information.
For eating disorder programs, sit with patients for at least one meal or snack per week as needed to cover the program schedule, provide supervision and support during meal periods, comply with the CFD Clinical Model and Dietary CARE model, and maintain NG tubes and administer bolus feeds where applicable.