Per Diem LVN / LPT

Stars Behavioral Health Group • Merced, CA

1d • $32 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

Partner with us in making a positive change! Join a team where your work truly matters. We're proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work for 8 years by our own employees. We invite you to partner with us in our mission to improve mental healthcare. This role is for the Merced Crisis Residential Unit, an adult inpatient program.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent (e.g. GED, HiSET, etc.) required
• One (1) year nursing experience required, preferably treating the mentally ill in an inpatient setting. (Clinical nursing school rotations may be substituted for a portion of work experience.)
• Valid California LVN or LPT license required.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in nursing or social science field preferred.
• One (1) year medication administration experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct nursing care and supervises same provided by all nursing staff on the shift worked.
• Visually and audibly observes, documents in writing, and reports orally or in writing the physical or mental condition to the Program Manager and the attending physician or nurse practitioner.
• Orders, prepares, administers, and documents the administration of medication for clients according to physicians’ or nurse practitioners’ orders.
• Confirms delivery of all ordered medication from pharmacy on shift worked.
• Responsible for writing a weekly summary on clients as assigned.
• Monitors and maintains appropriate nursing documentation in the medical record for shift worked.
• Prepares, presents, and coordinates or supervises a verbal or written change of shift report.

Benefits

• Generous Time Off
• Holiday pay
• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle
• On-the-job training
• Paid CEU opportunities
• Career development programs
• Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED