Per Diem Psych LVN / LPT

Stars Behavioral Health Group • Merced, CA

3d • $32 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

The Per Diem Psych LVN / LPT provides nursing care in the Merced Crisis Residential Unit, an adult inpatient program serving adults ages 18–59. The program is a 24/7 voluntary, 16-bed facility offering rehabilitation and recovery services, including substance use rehabilitation, vocational counseling, and medication evaluation and support.

This role has no set schedule. Applicants provide their availability, and shifts are assigned as needed. Most coverage is needed on weekdays, particularly Wednesday mornings. The stated shift is AM, 6:00 AM–6:30 PM. The position starts at $32.00–$34.00 per hour.

Requirements

• A valid California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) license.
• High school diploma or equivalent, such as a GED or HiSET.
• At least one year of nursing experience; clinical nursing school rotations may substitute for a portion of this experience.

Nice To Haves

• An associate degree in nursing or a social science field.
• Experience treating individuals with mental illness in an inpatient setting.
• One year of experience with medication administration.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct nursing care and supervises nursing care provided by other nursing staff during the assigned shift.
• Observes clients visually and audibly, documents observations, and reports clients’ physical or mental condition to the Program Manager and attending physician or nurse practitioner.
• Orders, prepares, administers, and documents medications according to physician or nurse practitioner orders.
• Confirms delivery from the pharmacy of all medications ordered for the assigned shift.
• Writes weekly summaries for assigned clients.
• Monitors and maintains appropriate nursing documentation in clients’ medical records during the assigned shift.
• Prepares, presents, and coordinates or supervises verbal or written change-of-shift reports.

Benefits

• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Additional voluntary benefits.
• Paid vacation and holiday pay.
• On-the-job training and access to paid continuing education unit (CEU) opportunities.
• Career development programs.
• Employee recognition and rewards.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED