Licensed Vocational Nurse - AM/PM/NOC/Per Diem - CWIC - Yucca Valley
Stars Behavioral Health Group
Summary
The LVN / LPT provides direct client care including the administration of medications, including injections. Engages clients and families to assess and diagnose physical health status. Formulates and implements an effective nursing care plan understanding psychiatric illness and its treatment as appropriate for Scope of Practice. Demonstrates an understanding of age-related development and other issues for the population(s).
Job description
Job Summary
The LVN / LPT provides direct client care including the administration of medications, including injections. Engages clients and families to assess and diagnose physical health status. Formulates and implements an effective nursing care plan understanding psychiatric illness and its treatment as appropriate for Scope of Practice. Demonstrates an understanding of age-related development and other issues for the population(s).
Minimum Qualifications
- Applicants must have attained the age of 18 years of age
- Successfully completing a pre-employment Health Screening and a TB clearance
- Receipt of clear or approved Live Scan results and Criminal Background Clearance
- NEW GRADS WELCOME - Graduation from an accredited school of licensed vocational nursing or psychiatric technology required
- Associate's degree, preferred
- One (1) year service experience treating the mentally ill in an inpatient setting, preferred
- One (1) year medication administration experience, preferred
- 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
Specialized Skills
- Ability to interact and communicate both verbally and in writing with severely disordered clients, staff of differing culture and social backgrounds, physicians and the public
- Demonstrated understanding of psychiatric illness and its treatment
- Demonstrated team leadership skills
- Knowledge of medications, especially psychotropic, and ability to obtain a passing grade in a Medication Exam
Physical Requirements
- Ability to visually and audibly assess client's behavior and needs
- Ability to stand for long periods of time preparing and administering medications
Potential Job Hazards
Assaultive clients; Blood and Body Fluid Contact (Category I). Safety precautions required. Demonstrated use of CSI and Standard Precautions.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Graduation from an accredited school of licensed vocational nursing or psychiatric technology
- Valid California LVN or LPT license
- Current CPR certification
- First Aid certification from a qualified agency such as the American Red Cross
- Ability to interact and communicate verbally and in writing with severely disordered clients, staff, physicians and the public
- Demonstrated understanding of psychiatric illness and its treatment
- Demonstrated team leadership skills
- Knowledge of medications, especially psychotropic, and ability to pass a Medication Exam
- Ability to visually and audibly assess client's behavior and needs
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- Successfully complete pre-employment Health Screening and TB clearance
- Clear Live Scan results and Criminal Background Clearance
Benefits
- DailyPay
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Voluntary Benefits
- Vacation Pay
- Holiday Pay
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Paid CEU Opportunities
- Career Development
- Flexible Work Schedule
Company overview
Stars Behavioral Health Group is a prominent mental health care provider specializing in comprehensive behavioral health services for individuals and communities. The organization focuses on delivering evidence-based treatment programs for various mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and co-occurring disorders. With a patient-centered approach, Stars Behavioral Health Group offers a continuum of care that includes outpatient services, intensive treatment programs, crisis intervention, and community-based support services. The organization is committed to improving mental health outcomes through innovative therapeutic approaches, trauma-informed care, and culturally responsive services. Operating primarily in California, Stars Behavioral Health Group collaborates with healthcare systems, schools, and community organizations to expand access to quality mental health care. Their services encompass individual and group therapy, psychiatric evaluation, medication management, case management, and prevention programs designed to support recovery and promote mental wellness across diverse populations.