Staff Nurse, LVN - Per-Diem

Banyan Treatment Centers•Rancho Mirage, CA

5d•$30 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Banyan Treatment Centers is seeking a qualified and compassionate Staff Nurse (LVN) to join our team at Banyan Palm Springs in Cathedral City, CA. This role is central to delivering direct nursing care within our inpatient behavioral health, substance use, and mental health treatment programs, supported by a nationally recognized organization. This is a meaningful role for someone who understands the recovery journey and wants to consistently support individuals working to change their lives.

Requirements

Active, unrestricted LPN or LVN license in California
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
Strong clinical assessment, documentation, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to maintain professionalism and composure in high-stress or emergency situations
Demonstrated understanding of patient confidentiality, ethical practice, and regulatory compliance
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary treatment team

Nice To Haves

Minimum two years of nursing experience, with experience in SUD treatment and co-occurring mental health disorders in an inpatient setting strongly preferred
Working knowledge of nursing standards of care for patients with mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and co-occurring diagnoses
Experience with electronic medical record (EMR) systems
Lived experience with recovery is highly valued

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care under the supervision of an RN and medical provider in accordance with protocols and scope of practice
Assist in completing nursing assessments and admission documentation within established timeframes, with assessments reviewed and co-signed by an RN as required
Administer medications and treatments as prescribed; provide medication education as directed
Monitor patient medical status, report changes promptly, and assist in initiating appropriate interventions, referrals, or emergency response
Monitor patients for psychiatric symptoms, medication effectiveness, and safety concerns, reporting changes to the RN, provider, or treatment team as appropriate
Apply sound clinical judgment in crisis situations, including suicide risk awareness, de-escalation, and patient safety interventions, escalating as required
Accurately transcribe, document, and implement provider orders, including verbal orders when permitted
Collaborate with physicians, psychiatrists, nursing leadership, and interdisciplinary team members to support integrated patient care
Maintain timely, accurate documentation in the electronic medical record in accordance with licensure, accreditation, and organizational standards
Ensure compliance with HIPAA, Joint Commission standards, and applicable regulatory requirements
Support medication management and controlled substance processes in collaboration with Compliance and nursing leadership
Participate in in-service education, department meetings, and staff meetings as required