Full-Time Licensed Vocational Nurse

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We invite you to partner with us in our mission to improve mental healthcare.
A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedication
Moves clients through five phases: admission; engagement; learning; stabilization and linkage to resources and aftercare.

Full-Time LVN / LPT Division/Program: Kern Psychiatric Health Facility (High Acute Inpatient for ages 5-17) Starting Compensation: 32.00 - 34.00 USD Per Hour Working Location: Bakersfield, CA Working Hours/Shift: Sunday-Tuesday 6AM to 630PM Why Join Our Team?
This position is responsible for observing, documenting, and reporting clients’ physical and mental conditions to the Registered Nurse in charge and the attending physician.
Duties include ordering, preparing, administering, and documenting medications in accordance with physician orders, as well as verifying receipt of all prescribed medications from the pharmacy during the assigned shift.
The incumbent is responsible for completing daily client summaries, participating in morning rounds, shift change meetings, and treatment team meetings, and making or communicating shift assignments while planning, organizing, and directing nursing activities to ensure quality care.
Additional responsibilities include providing first aid and medical interventions within the scope of licensure as needed and supporting the admission process to maintain full PHF/YPHF census by reviewing admission packets, obtaining approvals, scheduling admissions, and completing all required verifications and documentation upon client arrival.

Education: High School diploma or equivalent (e.g. GED, HiSET, etc.) required
Graduation from an accredited school of licensed vocational nursing, graduation from an accredited school of psychiatric technology, or associate’s degree in nursing or social sciences preferred.
One (1) year nursing experience required, preferably treating the mentally ill in an inpatient setting.
(Clinical nursing school rotations may be substituted for work experience) One (1) year medication administration experience required .
A valid California LVN or LPT license is required.
Valid CPR certification required within 30 days of employment.
Valid ProAct certification required within 30 days of employment.

Offering a salary that matches your skills and experience.
Enjoy ample vacation and holiday pay.
Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.
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).
Intensive treatment programs with individualized care plans.

Population Served: Children/Youth (ages 5-17), dealing with acute psychiatric symptoms.

16 bed facility, inpatient Psychiatric Health Facility.

Length of stay is typically up to 72 hours. Stay may be extended, if additional evaluation or treatment is needed.

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