LPN - Behavioral Health

Details

Client Name
Kern Valley Hospital

Job Type
Travel

Offering
Nursing

Profession
LPN

Specialty
Behavioral Health

Job ID
38031550

Job Title
LPN - Behavioral Health

Weekly Pay
$1479.2


Shift Details

Shift
12 Hour Night

Scheduled Hours
36


Job Order Details

Start Date
09/28/2026

End Date
12/28/2026

Duration
13 Week(s)


Job Description
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Night Shift

Job Description

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) is responsible for assessing, planning, and implementing nursing care for residents in a skilled nursing setting under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) and Director of Nursing. This role includes administering medications, ensuring continuity of care, and participating in resident and family teaching.

Responsibilities

• Assess residents' conditions and nursing needs, prescribing appropriate nursing actions.
• Utilize pain management techniques and educate residents and families on pain management.
• Document changes in residents' conditions and nursing care.
• Perform waived testing and interpret results following established policies.
• Administer medications adhering to the eight medication rights.
• Notify physicians of changes in residents' conditions and ensure timely follow-up.
• Provide thorough shift reports and participate in walking rounds.
• Implement resident care plans based on interdisciplinary goals.
• Supervise and support CNAs and other team members in delivering care.
• Maintain compliance with infection control procedures.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Graduate of an accredited LVN program.
• Current California Licensed Vocational Nurse license.
• Current BLS certification.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English; additional languages preferred.
• Basic computer knowledge and preferred Electronic Health Record experience.

Schedule

This is a night shift position.

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here's why:

• SIA's Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms - 2019
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• We've earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!

Client Details

Address
6412 Laurel Ave

City
Lake Isabella

State
CA

Zip Code
93240


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