Licensed Vocational Nurse
Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, California, 95061, USA
Listed on 2026-06-26
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Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, Mental Health Nurse
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Graveyard (Noc) Shift: 10:30 PM to 8:00 AM
4 Days per week!
Santa Cruz, CA
Location:
Santa Cruz, California.
Schedule:
Full-Time | Non-Exempt | Graveyard Shift Available. Department:
Residential / Crisis Stabilization Unit.
Reports To:
Charge Nurse / Registered Nurse Lead. Pay Range: $34.00 – $38.00 per hour. Bonus: $1,000 Sign On Bonus! (Half paid out in the 1st month of hire and half paid out at 6 months)
The pay range for this position is $34.00–$38.00 per hour for employees hired in the Santa Cruz, CA area. The pay range provided in this job posting represents the typical range or starting rate for candidates hired within the bay area region. Candidates hired in other California locations may have different starting salaries based on cost of living and market data variations.
Factors that may be used to determine your actual starting salary include your education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, the market data for your work location, and internal comparisons to other employees in similar roles.
Make a Meaningful Impact
Aspiranet, one of California’s leading nonprofit organizations supporting children, youth, and families, is seeking a compassionate and skilled Licensed Vocational Nurse to join our Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) team in Santa Cruz. This position plays a vital role in providing high-quality medical and behavioral care to youth in crisis. If you’re passionate about supporting the emotional and physical well-being of young people and thrive in a collaborative, mission-driven environment, we invite you to join our team and make a lasting impact.
About Aspiranet
Founded in 1975, Aspiranet is a mission-driven organization dedicated to helping families thrive. We provide a continuum of care across California through six service divisions:
Foster and Adoption, Transitional Aged Youth, Residential, Intensive Home-Based Services, Behavioral Health, and Family and Community. Every role at Aspiranet contributes to something greater: building a future where every child is loved, every family supported, and every individual equipped to succeed.
The Licensed Vocational Nurse provides compassionate care and clinical oversight to youth placed in Aspiranet’s Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU). This role is responsible for assessing clients, administering medication, monitoring medical needs, and supporting individualized treatment plans. The Licensed Vocational Nurse collaborates closely with multidisciplinary treatment teams, supports health and wellness education, and ensures compliance with health, safety, and infection control standards.
Key Responsibilities Client Care & Supervision- Provide direct care and supervision to youth at the Crisis Stabilization Unit.
- Administer medications and monitor for side effects or changes in client condition.
- Coordinate clients’ medical, physical, and dental needs, including referrals and linkages to community providers.
- Deliver health screening, education, and counseling focused on prevention, wellness, and mental health.
- Provide daily living assistance and supportive behavioral interventions to clients.
- Consult with physicians and pharmacists regarding client medication needs.
- Manage prescription call-ins and medication documentation.
- Oversee and implement communicable disease and infection control policies.
- Provide training to staff on health and safety protocols.
- Participate in treatment planning meetings and multidisciplinary care coordination.
- Accurately document interventions, medical issues, progress, and behavioral observations.
- Communicate effectively with treatment team members, supervisors, and client families.
- Attend required staff meetings, trainings, and clinical consultations.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing or Medical Assistant program.
- Current Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Psychiatric Technician certification.
- Minimum of one year of professional nursing or medical assistant experience.
- CPR/BLR and First Aid certification.
- Minimum of two years’ experience working with…
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