Psychiatric LPN​/LVN

LVN Position

LVNs are needed for full-time PM and NOC coverage across multiple psychiatric units. This role supports med pass, tele-psych, med-clinic, and general inpatient psych care. Candidates must complete required onboarding steps quickly, including medical Livescan, physical, and TB. Extensive training is provided before independent floor work.

Modality: LPN – Psychiatric

Openings: 10

Shifts:

• AM: 6:45 AM–3:15 PM
• PM: 2:45 PM–11:15 PM
• NOC: 11:00 PM–7:00 AM

Hours per Week: 40

Contract Length: 1 year

Start Date:

9/21/26

Charting System:
None

Interview:
None (auto-review)

Shift Cancellation Policy:
None

• Perform med pass across assigned units
• Provide psychiatric nursing care to adult patients
• Support tele-psych and med-clinic workflows
• Document care per facility protocol
• Maintain safety standards in locked psych environments
• Communicate effectively with interdisciplinary teams
• Complete all required onboarding steps promptly
• Follow timekeeping and reporting expectations

• Active LVN license (California)
• BLS (AHA only)
• Inpatient psych experience preferred
• Physical, TB, and medical Livescan required

• Cover page
• Resume
• Licensure (Nursys or Breeze accepted)
• BLS (AHA only)
• Government-issued photo
• Facility entrance form

• Timekeeping:
  Bi-weekly electronic Excel timesheet (staff responsible for completing)
• Livescan:
  Must respond immediately to scheduling email and complete ASAP
• Orientation:
• Two orientation sessions per month
• LVNs & CNAs: 2-week training
• LVNs & RNs complete medication certification
• Approx. 6 weeks of training before independent floor work

• Facility prefers 1-year contracts for longevity
• Full-time hours (40/week)
• PM & NOC shifts most in demand

Weekly Pay Package: $1,635/week Hourly Pay: $35/hr

Qualified LVNs are encouraged to apply promptly. Interviews are scheduled on a rolling basis.

Contact:
Tyler Figgis Email:  Phone:

The Psychiatric or Mental/Behavioral Health LPN is responsible and accountable for the application of the nursing process and the delivery of patient care in the psychiatric unit of a hospital, mental health/behavioral health hospital, or they can be responsible for care in community settings.

The LPN must demonstrate the ability to make clinical judgments in an effective and efficient manner with the supervision of a Registered Nurse and in collaboration with the care team.

Minimum Requirements:

• Current LPN license in state of assignment
• 1 year experience in a psychiatric care setting preferred
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs

About Amergis Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.