Full-Time Licensed Vocational Nurse Central Star Behavioral Health, Inc - 3.0 Merced, CA Job Details Full-time $32 - $34 an hour 1 hour ago Benefits Continuing education credits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off On-the-job training Vision insurance Qualifications High school diploma or GED Full Job Description 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:

Full Time Licensed Vocation Nurse /

Licensed Psychiatric Technician Division/Program:

(Adult Inpatient)

Crisis Residential Unit Starting Compensation:

32.00 - 34.00

USD Per Hour Working Location:

Merced, CA Working Hours/Shift:

Thursday, Friday and Saturday 6AM to 630PM 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 Learn more about SBHG at : https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/

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