Staff Nurse, LVN - Per-Diem

Staff Nurse (LVN) | Cathedral City, CA | Per-DiemBanyan Treatment Centers is seeking a qualified and compassionate Staff Nurse (LVN) to join our team at Banyan Palm Springs in Cathedral City, CA. The Coachella Valley has a strong and deeply rooted recovery community — and a real need for skilled, caring clinicians to support it. This role puts you at the center of that work, delivering direct nursing care within our inpatient behavioral health, substance use, and mental health treatment programs, with the backing of a nationally recognized organization behind you.This is a meaningful role for someone who understands the recovery journey — through professional experience, personal experience, or both — and wants to show up consistently for people working hard to change their lives.Banyan Treatment Centers is a leading national provider of intensive treatment for individuals facing substance use and mental health disorders. Backed by TPG's Rise Fund, Banyan is rapidly expanding access to high-quality, compassionate care.Why Join Our Team?Community-centered care — the Coachella Valley's recovery community is close-knit, resilient, and growing. This role puts you in direct service of it, with the resources and reach of a national organization supporting your work.Mission-driven practice at a Joint Commission–accredited organization committed to ethical, compliant, and compassionate patient care.Direct clinical impact — play a vital role in patient safety, stabilization, and recovery at a critical stage of each person's treatment journey.Collaborative environment — work alongside experienced physicians, psychiatrists, nursing leadership, and an interdisciplinary treatment team invested in integrated, high-quality care.Lived experience valued — personal familiarity with recovery is genuinely respected and welcomed on our team.12-hour shifts — fewer days, longer shifts, and more time to enjoy everything the desert has to offer.Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance; whole and term life insurance; short- and long-term disability; 401(k) with employer match; paid time off and holidays; wellness incentives; and employee assistance and referral programs.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide direct nursing care under the supervision of an RN and medical provider in accordance with protocols and scope of practiceAssist in completing nursing assessments and admission documentation within established timeframes, with assessments reviewed and co-signed by an RN as requiredAdminister medications and treatments as prescribed; provide medication education as directedMonitor patient medical status, report changes promptly, and assist in initiating appropriate interventions, referrals, or emergency responseMonitor patients for psychiatric symptoms, medication effectiveness, and safety concerns, reporting changes to the RN, provider, or treatment team as appropriateApply sound clinical judgment in crisis situations, including suicide risk awareness, de-escalation, and patient safety interventions, escalating as requiredAccurately transcribe, document, and implement provider orders, including verbal orders when permittedCollaborate with physicians, psychiatrists, nursing leadership, and interdisciplinary team members to support integrated patient careMaintain timely, accurate documentation in the electronic medical record in accordance with licensure, accreditation, and organizational standardsEnsure compliance with HIPAA, Joint Commission standards, and applicable regulatory requirementsSupport medication management and controlled substance processes in collaboration with Compliance and nursing leadershipParticipate in in-service education, department meetings, and staff meetings as requiredQualificationsRequired:Active, unrestricted LPN or LVN license in CaliforniaGraduate of an accredited School of NursingStrong clinical assessment, documentation, organizational, and communication skillsAbility to maintain professionalism and composure in high-stress or emergency situationsDemonstrated understanding of patient confidentiality, ethical practice, and regulatory complianceAbility to work effectively within a multidisciplinary treatment teamPreferred:Minimum two years of nursing experience, with experience in SUD treatment and co-occurring mental health disorders in an inpatient setting strongly preferredWorking knowledge of nursing standards of care for patients with mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and co-occurring diagnosesExperience with electronic medical record (EMR) systemsLived experience with recovery is highly valuedReady to bring your nursing expertise to a mission-driven organization — and to a community that needs you? Apply today to join the team at Banyan Palm Springs.Banyan Treatment Centers is an equal opportunity employer.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.