Licensed Vocational Nurse

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Lightfully Behavioral Health is a growing leader in mental health treatment providing high-quality, evidence-based treatment and innovative, compassionate care focused on total wellness for those struggling with mental health conditions. Lightfully provides treatment on a full continuum of care including residential, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and virtual services. With current communities providing best-in-class care in Southern California markets, Lightfully is positioned for dynamic and high-paced growth.

Welcome to a behavioral health services company unlike those that have come before it. One where leaders believe in the healing and nourishing quality of compassion both in treating clients and caring for our people. A safe place to bring your whole self to work and infuse a bit of your own magic into what you do every day. The Lightfully Shining Commitments reflect our commitment to these principles and encourages our staff to deliver exceptional performance through their authenticity, bravery, and grit. We believe that great things can happen when we create space for people to light fully.

Job Summary

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides basic nursing care to clients and provides aid, supervision, and protective oversight of clients during assigned shifts. Hours are Monday through Friday 7:30am-3:30pm.

Major Responsibilities

• Upholds and maintains the Company, mission, and values (called the Lightfully "Shining Commitments").
• Supports each client's physical and psychological safety.
• Completes accurate and timely documentation of client behavior and presentation and ensures that documentation accurately reflects all changes in client's condition.
• Transports clients to outside doctor's appointments when needed.
• Provides one-on-one assistance to clients in crisis as directed by the nurse or clinical team and the client's plan of care.
• Coordinates psychiatric and medical care for clients (including scheduling with the onsite psychiatrist and outside appointments).
• Works closely with the site-level psychiatrist to assist in medication management for clients.
• Performs and records basic biometrics for clients (e.g., blood pressure).
• Oversees client self-administration of medication.
• Provides education and training to colleagues regarding medication management.
• Completes on-going compliance audits in collaboration with VP of Nursing.
• Upholds client confidentiality and maintains professional boundaries, demeanor, dress and interaction with clients, family members, visitors, and coworkers.
• Works closely with the Program Manager, Director of Clinical Operations and VP of Nursing to ensure an environment of safety.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Specific Skills/Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

General Skills and Requirements

• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Able to work for prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Complete First Aid and CPR Training (First Aid/CPR Certificate).
• Complete required health screening, TB clearance, Criminal Record Clearance.

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) licensure in the state of California.
• Mental Health Experience; preferred.

The pay range for this position is $28-$44/hr.

At Lightfully, we believe in caring for our team as much as we care for our clients. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our benefits for full-time employees include:

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Self-care days
• 401(k) plan
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• A supportive, mission-driven culture that values authenticity, connection, and integrity