About this role
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Job Title: Per Diem Psych LVN / LPTDivision/Program: Merced Crisis Residential Unit (Adult Inpatient Program)Starting Compensation: 32.00 - 34.00 USD Per HourWorking Location: Merced, CAWorking Hours/Shift: Per Diem coverage needed for 12‑hour AM and/or NOC shifts (06:00–18:30 / 18:00–06:30). Coverage is as needed, based on facility needs and the candidate’s availability. NOC shift includes a $2 differential.
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:
Licensure:
• A valid California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) license is required. Education:
• High School diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED, HiSET) is required; an associate degree in nursing or a social science field is preferred Experience:
• At least one (1) year of nursing experience is required, preferably treating individuals with mental illness in an inpatient setting. (Clinical nursing school rotations may be substituted for a portion of this experience.) • One (1) year of experience with medication administration is preferred.
How you will make a difference
• Provides direct nursing care and supervises same provided by all nursing staff on the shift worked. • 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. • Prepares, presents, and coordinates or supervises a verbal or written change of shift report.
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
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