On Call Licensed Vocational Nurse

STARS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH GROUP, INC.

Fresno, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, CPR Certification, Career Development, Customer Support/Service, Documentation, Healthcare, High School Diploma, Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Medical Records, Medication Administration, Medications, Nurse Practitioner, Nursing, Nursing Credentials, Nursing Management, On Call, Order Delivery, Patient Care, Pharmacy, Project/Program Management, Psychiatric Nursing, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Reporting Skills, Social Sciences
LOCATION
Fresno, CA
POSTED
7 days ago

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.

Certifications:

  • Must obtain valid CPR and Pro-ACT certifications within 30 days of employment.
  • One (1) year of medication administration experience 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 work experience).

Education:

  • High School diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED, HiSET) is required.
  • Graduation from an accredited school of licensed vocational nursing, psychiatric technology, or an associate's degree in nursing or social sciences is preferred.

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.

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

About the Company

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STARS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH GROUP, INC.

Stars Behavioral Health Group delivers quality mental health and social services in California with proven results.  SBHG helps people overcome tremendous challenges, grow and change.

Stars Behavioral Health Group offers:

-Large, stable, company founded in 1988

-Awarded both the LA Business Journal “Best Places to Work” in Los Angeles and “Top Workplaces” in the Bay Area (repeatedly) by the Mercury News

-An opportunity for real, meaningful work that makes a difference in the lives of the children, adults and families we serve

-Some of the best training available today in this industry

-Flexible schedules and an impressive benefits package

-Residential, in-patient or community-based outpatient positions

COMPANY SIZE
1,000 to 1,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1988
WEBSITE
http://www.starsinc.com/