LVN, Healthcare Nursing

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) – Full-Time (Contract-to-hire)

Behavioral Health | Field & Clinic | High Desert, CA area

Pay: $33-36/hour Schedule: Full-Time | 8am - 5pm, Monday - Friday | Hybrid

Our leading behavioral health nonprofit client is seeking a dedicated Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to join their community-based care team. This full-time role supports individuals experiencing mental health challenges, homelessness, and co-occurring conditions by delivering medication support, care coordination, and medical linkage services both in the clinic and out in the field.

As the LVN, you’ll work closely with a psychiatrist and interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, person-centered care. If you want a nursing role that blends clinical expertise, fieldwork, and meaningful relationships with clients—this is it.

Direct Care & Support

• Provide medication support in clinic and community settings
• Administer medications and follow up on side effects or symptom changes
• Coordinate with psychiatrist on treatment planning and medication management
• Conduct medical and behavioral health referrals and follow-ups
• Educate clients on chronic health conditions, treatments, and wellness strategies
• Help reduce hospitalizations and support long-term housing and stability
• Work closely with case managers, therapists, and psychiatrists
• Attend team meetings, clinical rounds, and trainings
• Support clinic days and collaborate across programs to ensure continuity of care
• Provide coverage for nursing teammates as needed

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain timely, accurate documentation in the electronic health record (EHR)
• Adhere to HIPAA, Medi-Cal, and Medicare standards
• Monitor and maintain medication logs, storage, and temperature tracking
• Uphold regulatory and accreditation standards across nursing protocols

• Active California LVN license (unrestricted)
• 2+ years of experience in behavioral health, acute care, home health, or similar settings
• Valid California driver’s license and reliable transportation (travel required throughout High Desert area)
• Familiarity with co-occurring disorders and community-based service delivery
• Strong documentation skills and comfort using EHR systems
• Ability to work with vulnerable populations in varied environments
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred, but not required