Behavioral Health Nurse LVN / LPT

1w1 week ago

Stars Behavioral Health Group

Victorville, US · Full-time · $56,000 – $60,000

About this role

Join Stars Behavioral Health Group, certified as a Great Place to Work for 8 years by employees. Partner in the mission to improve mental healthcare as a Behavioral Health Nurse LVN / LPT at the Victorville High Desert Crisis Walk-In Center. Your work truly matters in providing crisis services.

Provide direct client care including administration of medications and supervising nursing activities by professional and para-professional personnel. Order, prepare, administer, and document medications according to physicians’ orders. Confirm delivery of ordered medications from the pharmacy on shift worked.

Work in the Valley Star Crisis Walk-In Center, a voluntary 24/7 unlocked setting with stays up to 23 hours. Offer rapid mental health assessment and crisis intervention for all ages, from children to older adults. Support safe transitions to the next level of care or community.

Access on-the-job training with paid CEU opportunities and career development programs. Receive supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals where applicable. Thrive in a culture of employee recognition and rewards for dedication.

Requirements

Must have attained the age of 18 years
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 required
Valid California LVN or LPT license
Current CPR certification
First Aid certification from persons qualified by agencies including the American Red Cross

Responsibilities

Provide direct client care including administration of medications and supervising nursing activities performed by professional and para-professional nursing personnel
Order, prepare, administer, and document the administration of medication for clients according to physicians’ orders
Confirm delivery of all ordered medication from the pharmacy on shift worked
Communicate pertinent information verbally and in writing to all team members
Write a weekly summary on the client as assigned
Monitor and maintain appropriate nursing documentation in the medical record for the shift worked
Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned

Benefits

Ample vacation and holiday pay
Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle
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 and rewards culture that celebrates hard work and dedication