What are the responsibilities and job description for the Per Diem Licensed Vocational Nurse position at Stars Behavioral Health Group?
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Job Title
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Division/Program
Joshua Tree: Morongo Oasis Crisis Residential Treatment
Starting Compensation
35.00 USD Per Hour
Working Location:
Joshua Tree, CA USA
Working Hours/Shift
NOC Shift
Why Join Our Team?
Accepting Licensed Psychiatric Technicians (LPTs)
What You Bring To SBHG
The LVN / LPT provides direct client care including the administration of medications and supervising nursing activities performed by professional and para-professional nursing personnel on the unit. Duties include Ordering, preparing, administering, and documenting the administration of medication for clients according to physicians’ orders. Confirming delivery of all ordered medication from the pharmacy on shift worked. Communicating pertinent information verbally and in writing to all team members. Responsible for writing a weekly summary on the client as assigned. Monitoring and maintaining appropriate nursing documentation in the medical record for the shift worked. The job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and employees will also perform other reasonably related duties as assigned.
Division/Program Overview
For Additional Information
EastRegionRecruitment@starsinc.com
Grade spread = 26.16 - 41.85
(In accordance with California law, the salary grade for this position is listed above. Starting pay within the grade is determined based on experience, internal equity, and other factors permitted by law.)
Join a community that’s changing mental healthcare for the better. We have been certified as a Great Place to Work by our own employees for 7 years and running. Looking forward to your partnership in making a difference with us!
Job Title
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Division/Program
Joshua Tree: Morongo Oasis Crisis Residential Treatment
Starting Compensation
35.00 USD Per Hour
Working Location:
Joshua Tree, CA USA
Working Hours/Shift
NOC Shift
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).
Accepting Licensed Psychiatric Technicians (LPTs)
What You Bring To SBHG
- Applicants must have attained the age of 18 years of age
- Graduation from an accredited school of licensed vocational nursing or psychiatric technology required.
- Associate degree, preferred.
- One (1) year of service experience treating the mentally ill in an inpatient setting, preferred.
- One (1) year of medication administration experience is required.
- Valid California LVN or LPT license.
- Current CPR certification
- First Aid certification from persons qualified by agencies including but not limited to the American Red Cross.
The LVN / LPT provides direct client care including the administration of medications and supervising nursing activities performed by professional and para-professional nursing personnel on the unit. Duties include Ordering, preparing, administering, and documenting the administration of medication for clients according to physicians’ orders. Confirming delivery of all ordered medication from the pharmacy on shift worked. Communicating pertinent information verbally and in writing to all team members. Responsible for writing a weekly summary on the client as assigned. Monitoring and maintaining appropriate nursing documentation in the medical record for the shift worked. The job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and employees will also perform other reasonably related duties as assigned.
Division/Program Overview
- The Crisis Residential Treatment (CRT) is a short-term voluntary residential facility.
- Designed to help adult residents, ages 18-59, who experience a psychiatric crisis to safely stabilize, recover, and transition back to community.
- 24/7 Program
- Therapeutic and mental health services
- Rehabilitation/recovery services, including substance use rehabilitation services
- Pre-vocational or vocational counseling
- Medication evaluation and support services
- Daily exercise and health/wellness education
- Crisis intervention
For Additional Information
EastRegionRecruitment@starsinc.com
Grade spread = 26.16 - 41.85
(In accordance with California law, the salary grade for this position is listed above. Starting pay within the grade is determined based on experience, internal equity, and other factors permitted by law.)
