Per Diem Psych LVN / LPT

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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:
Per Diem coverage needed for 12-hour AM and/or NOC shifts (06:00-18:30 / 18:00-06:30). Coverage is as needed, based on facility needs and the candidate's availability. NOC shift includes a $2 differential.

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:

• High School diploma or equivalent (e.g. GED, HiSET, etc.) required
• Associate degree in nursing or social science field preferred.
• One (1) year nursing experience required, preferably treating the mentally ill in an inpatient setting. (Clinical nursing school rotations may be substituted for a portion of work experience.)
• One (1) year medication administration experience preferred.
• Valid California LVN or LPT license required.

How you will make a difference

• 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.

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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