On Call Licensed Vocational Nurse

@ Central Star Behavioral Health, Inc
Central Star Behavioral Health, Inccentralstarbehavioralhealth,inc.com

On Call Licensed Vocational Nurse

Fresno, CA
Posted 2 weeks ago

About the job

Join a certified Great Place to Work in Fresno, providing mental health services in a 24/7 inpatient facility. Focus on direct nursing care, team supervision, and client documentation while supporting recovery and rehabilitation.

Requirements

  • California LVN or LPT license
  • High school diploma or GED
  • One year nursing experience
  • Medication administration experience
  • Ability to document accurately

Qualifications

  • Associate degree in nursing or social science
  • Experience with mental health patients
  • Supervisory skills preferred
  • Strong communication skills
  • Flexible availability

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:

Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Psychiatric Technician

Division/Program:

Fresno Crisis Residential Treatment Facility

Starting Compensation:

32.00 - 34.00 USD Per Hour

Working Location:

Fresno, CA

Working Hours/Shift:

Per Diem coverage needed for Sunday Monday Tuesday AM: 6am to 630pm or NOC: 6pm to 630am



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 to SBHG:

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:

  • 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 work experience).
  • One (1) year of medication administration experience is preferred.

How you will make a difference

Provides direct nursing care to clients and supervises nursing staff during the assigned shift to ensure safe, high-quality care. Plans, organizes, and directs daily nursing activities by making shift assignments and monitoring service delivery. Observes, documents, and communicates changes in clients’ physical and mental conditions to the Program Manager and attending physician or nurse practitioner. Administers and documents medications in accordance with prescribed orders and verifies the receipt of all ordered medications from the pharmacy. Maintains accurate and timely nursing documentation, prepares weekly client summaries as assigned, and ensures compliance with medical record and regulatory requirements.

Division/Program Overview:

  • Population Served: Serving adults, ages 18-59
  • Facility & Setting: 24/7 inpatient voluntary program, 16-bed facility
  • Clinical Services: Rehabilitation/recovery services, including substance use rehabilitation services
  • Length of Stay: 30 day stay
  • Skills & Services: Pre-vocational or vocational counseling and 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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