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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 / hour $2 differential for NOC shift coverage Working Location: Merced, CA Working Hours/Shift: On Call as needed coverage: NOC Shift 6pm-6:30am 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 Job Description 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 SBHG and its affiliates acknowledge all COVID 19 vaccination guidelines and mandates recommended by the State of California Department of Public Health. For more details, please see: https://covid19.ca.gov/workers-and-businesses/#vaccination-testing-requirements Grade State Range: 26.16 - 41.85 USD Hourly We are committed to providing a career-enhancing environment for dedicated professionals desiring to improve the lives of people living with mental health and other challenges to their well-being. SBHG currently employs approximately 1,900 people at more than 45 different sites throughout California. We serve more than 30,000 adults, children, youth and families annually throughout the state. We strongly value and are committed to having a truly diverse workforce and environment- including LGBTQ, cultural, racial, and ethnic diversity in our workforce.