What are the responsibilities and job description for the Per Diem Psych LVN / LPT position at Stars Behavioral Health Group?
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Job Title
Per Diem Psych LVN / LPT
Division/Program
Merced Crisis Residential Unit (Adult Inpatient Program)
Starting Compensation
32.00 - 34.00 USD Per Hour
Working Location:
Merced, CA
Working Hours/Shift
No set schedule. Applicants provide their availability, and shifts are assigned as needed. Most coverage needed weekdays in particular Wed AMs. AM (6:00 AM - 6:30 PM)
Why Join Our Team?
Licensure
What you bring:
For Additional Information
CencalJobs@Starsinc.com
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.
Job Title
Per Diem Psych LVN / LPT
Division/Program
Merced Crisis Residential Unit (Adult Inpatient Program)
Starting Compensation
32.00 - 34.00 USD Per Hour
Working Location:
Merced, CA
Working Hours/Shift
No set schedule. Applicants provide their availability, and shifts are assigned as needed. Most coverage needed weekdays in particular Wed AMs. AM (6:00 AM - 6:30 PM)
Why Join Our Team?
- Competitive Compensation: Offering a salary that matches your skills and experience.
- Generous Time Off: Enjoy ample vacation and holiday pay.
- Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.
- On-the-job training with access to paid CEU opportunities.
- Career development programs designed to help you grow.
- Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable).
Licensure
What you bring:
- A valid California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) license is required.
- High School diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED, HiSET) is required; an associate degree in nursing or a social science field is preferred
- At least one (1) year of nursing experience is required, preferably treating individuals with mental illness in an inpatient setting. (Clinical nursing school rotations may be substituted for a portion of this experience.)
- One (1) year of experience with medication administration is preferred.
- 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.
- 24/7 inpatient voluntary program
- 16-bed facility for adults (ages 18-59)
- Rehabilitation/recovery services, including substance use rehabilitation services
- Pre-vocational or vocational counseling
- Medication evaluation and support services
For Additional Information
CencalJobs@Starsinc.com