Licensed Vocational Nurse

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Job Title:

On Call Licensed Vocational 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:

On Call as needed coverage: NOC Shift 6pm-6:30am $2 differential for NOC shift coverage

What SBHG brings to you (benefits):

• Competitive compensation

• Company paid benefits package including medical, dental and vision and many other voluntary benefits for employees

• Generous vacation and holiday pay

• On the job training including paid CEU opportunities and career development

• AMFT, ACSW and APCC's receive supervision for BBS hours (when applicable)

• Click here to learn more: https://www.starsinc.com/careers/employee-benefits

What you bring to SBHG:

• Graduation from an accredited school of licensed vocational nursing or psychiatric technology required.

• Associate degree in nursing or social sciences preferred.

• (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.)

• (1) year medication administration experience preferred.

• Valid California LVN or LPT license required.

• Valid CPR certification required within 30 days of employment.

• Valid First Aid certification required within 30 days of employment.

• Valid ProAct certification required within 30 days of employment.

• Valid Opioid First Aid certification required within 30 days of employment.

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.

• Communicates pertinent information verbally and in writing to all team members.

• Prepares, presents, and coordinates or supervises a verbal or written change of shift report.

• Provides other nursing duties including first aid and medical intervention within scope of licensure as necessary for each individual client.

• Assists in crisis intervention (including the use of Pro-ACT) and provides support and assistance in problem resolution. Uses Pro-ACT to appropriately intervene with assaultive/volatile clients.

• May assist in coordinating and arranging other appointments.

• Monitors and contributes to the cleanliness of the facility.

• Reads and responds to company communications via email, telephone, or other selected mode within a reasonable timeframe. Logs into established company information sharing sites regularly to maintain current knowledge of changes in policy, procedure, events, etc.

• Regularly attends department meetings and mandatory work meetings, events, etc. as assigned by Management/Administration.

• Participates in the Agency's and SBHG's Total Quality Management (TQM) and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) systems which support compliance with Joint Commission and other accreditation standards as applicable.

• Participates in TQM activities as requested including CQI subcommittees, probes, peer review, audit and/or tracer activities as appropriate.

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/

For Additional Information:

cencaljobs@starsinc.com

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Grade State Range: 26.16 - 41.85 USD Hourly