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Job Details

Job Location:

San Diego, CA 92115

Position Type:
Full Time

Salary Range: $35.50 - $40.50 Hourly

Job Shift: Graveyard

Overnight Nurse (LVN, LPT) | San Diego

Alter Behavioral Health is an adult mental health treatment provider with a network of upscale inpatient residential facilities in Orange County and San Diego.

• 12 Hour Shift: NOC 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• 3 / 4 Alternating
  
  Schedule:
  
  Thursday–Saturday + every other Wednesday
• Competitive Compensation: $35.50 – $40.50/hour (LVN/LPT)
• Location:
  
  You will be assigned to San Diego with option to pick up shifts in Orange County residential facilities located in Dana Point, San Juan Capistrano, Capistrano Beach, or Irvine.
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contribution | 401(k) with employer match up to 6% after 90 days of employment | Gym membership/wellness reimbursement (up to $50/month) | PTO & CA Paid Sick Leave | Ongoing training and growth opportunities

At Alter Behavioral Health, every shift matters. As an Overnight Nurse (LVN, LPT), you play a critical role in ensuring the safety, medical stability, and recovery journey of the clients entrusted to our care.

This is more than clinical care — it’s being a calm, skilled, and compassionate presence during the overnight hours when clients need support the most.

• Administer, dispense, and document medications in accordance with physician orders and facility protocols
• Monitor for side effects and report concerns promptly

• Observe client physical and mental health status throughout the shift
• Obtain and document vital signs as required
• Respond promptly to changes in condition or medical needs

• Provide therapeutic support and build rapport with clients
• Answer health-related questions and reinforce treatment goals
• Maintain a safe, structured, and supportive environment

• Respond effectively to medical or psychiatric emergencies
• Utilise de-escalation techniques and provide immediate care as needed
• Collaborate with clinical leadership during escalations

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in EMR systems
• Communicate observations and concerns to clinical and leadership teams
• Ensure continuity of care through clear shift reporting

• Work closely with physicians, therapists, and interdisciplinary teams
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and quality improvement initiatives
• Support overall program operations and client care standards

• Compassionate, attentive, and client-centered
• Able to remain alert and engaged during a 12-hour overnight shift
• Calm under pressure with strong clinical judgment
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Comfortable working in a residential behavioral health setting

• 1+ year experience in behavioral health or residential treatment settings
• Overnight nursing or healthcare experience
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care practices
• Crisis prevention/intervention certification (CPI, PMAB, HWC, or equivalent)
• EMR experience

• High School Diploma required. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Current California LVN or LPT license in good standing (no board actions)
• Prior experience in behavioral health, psychiatric, or substance use treatment preferred
• Knowledge of medication administration, mental health conditions, and recovery principles

• Valid California Driver’s License required
• Ability to reliably work the assigned overnight schedule with consistent attendance and punctuality
• CPR & First Aid certification required
• Must pass Live Scan fingerprint clearance
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States