On Call Licensed Vocational Nurse

Partner with Us in Making a Positive Change!

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: Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Psychiatric Technician

Division/Program: Fresno Crisis Residential Treatment Facility

Starting Compensation: 32.00 - 34.00 USD Per Hour

Working Location: Fresno, CA

Working Hours/Shift: Per Diem coverage needed for Sunday Monday Tuesday AM: 6am to 6:30pm or NOC: 6pm to 6:30am

Why Join Our Team?

• Competitive Compensation: Offering a salary that matches your skills and experience.
• Generous Time Off: Enjoy ample vacation and holiday pay.

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.

Professional Growth Opportunities:

• 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).

Employee Recognition & Rewards: A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedication

What You Bring to SBHG:

Licensure:

• A valid California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) license is required.

Certifications:

• Must obtain valid CPR and Pro-ACT certifications within 30 days of employment.
• One (1) year of medication administration experience is preferred.

Experience:

• 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 work experience).

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED, HiSET) is required.
• Graduation from an accredited school of licensed vocational nursing, psychiatric technology, or an associate's degree in nursing or social sciences is preferred.

How You Will Make a Difference:

• Provides direct nursing care and supervises same provided by all nursing staff on the shift worked.
• Makes written or oral shift assignments and plans, organizes, and directs the nursing activities of the unit, assuring quality care delivery.
• 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.

Division/Program Overview:

• 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

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