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 (06:0018:30 / 18:0006:30). 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

Licensure:

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

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED, HiSET) is required; an associate degree in nursing or a social science field is preferred.

Experience:

• 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.

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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