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Job Title:

Part-Time Wednesday AM Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Psychiatric Technician

Division/Program:

(Adult 24/7 Inpatient) Crisis Residential Unit

Starting Compensation:

30.00 - 33.00 USD Per Hour

Working Location:

Merced, CA

Working Hours/Shift:

Wednesdays, AM Shift 6 AM to 630 PM. Opportunities to pick up additional shifts available based on facility need.

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:

• 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.

How you will make a difference:

• 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.
• Monitors and maintains appropriate nursing documentation in the medical record for shift worked.
• Communicates pertinent information verbally and in writing to all team members.
• 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.
• 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..

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

In accordance with California law, the grade for this position is 26.16 - 41.85. Placement within the grade is determined based on experience, internal equity, and other factors permitted by law.