Licensed Vocational Nurse - Inpatient

We are proud to serve as a trusted resource for our community, providing high-quality mental health care with compassion and integrity. Our Long Beach facility currently operates as a 79-bed adult voluntary acute inpatient program, offering private rooms and individualized treatment delivered by a multidisciplinary team. We are dedicated to best practices and person-centered care, supporting each patient's journey toward stability and recovery.

To promote continuity of care beyond inpatient treatment, we also offer Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) programs tailored to meet each individual's clinical needs. We are also actively expanding our services across Southern California, with our new San Bernardino campus expected to open in early 2026.

Department: Adult Inpatient

Schedule: Full time and Per Diem 12-hour shifts available

• AM
  : 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
• NOC
  : 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM

Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) at Ocean View Psychiatric Health Facility play a vital role in delivering high-quality care to adult patients in an acute inpatient psychiatric setting. Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing and direct oversight of the Charge RN, LVNs provide essential nursing services in accordance with clinical protocols, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.

LVNs may function as medication nurses or floor nurses, with responsibilities including medication administration, monitoring adverse reactions, assisting with admissions and discharges, and maintaining timely and accurate documentation. This role also involves active participation in treatment team meetings and the development of individualized care plans. A strong commitment to patient safety, professional communication, and collaborative teamwork is essential to success in this position.

• Administer medications accurately and maintain medication room/cart per clinical best practices and regulations
• Monitor patients for adverse drug reactions; report observations to physicians, pharmacists, and charge nurses
• Perform nursing activities as assigned within scope of practice and under RN supervision
• Assist with patient admissions and discharges
• Complete and maintain thorough documentation in the medical record within established time frames
• Participate actively in treatment team meetings
• Knowledge of medication side effects, normal dosages, and contraindications for all administered medications
• Perform clinical procedures as directed by physicians

• Graduate of an accredited Licensed Vocational Nursing (LVN) program
• Active and unrestricted LVN license issued by the State of California
• Ability to pass a facility-administered medication test during orientation and prior to independently administering medications
• Demonstrated competency in behavioral health nursing and patient care techniques
• Ability to provide safe, effective care to adult psychiatric patients in an inpatient setting
• Understanding of psychiatric regulations, HIPAA, patient rights, and applicable accreditation standards (e.g., The Joint Commission, Title 22)
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a behavioral health, healthcare, or hospital setting (role-specific equivalent acceptable)
• Demonstrated ability to remain calm, composed, and effective in high-stress or crisis situations
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills across disciplines and departments
• Demonstrated sound professional judgment; clinical judgment where applicable to licensure/role
• Proficiency in the use of computers and standard keyboard functions for data entry and electronic documentation
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to read, write, and communicate fluently in English
• Current CPR, BLS, and First Aid certification, or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment

• Associate degree in nursing, behavioral health, or a related field preferred
• Current phlebotomy certification
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a behavioral health, healthcare, or related human-services setting (role-specific equivalent acceptable)
• Prior experience using Electronic…