Psychiatric LPN​/LVN

Psychiatric Lvn/Lpt

Psychiatric LVNs/LPTs are needed for a 1-month assignment covering the PM shift (3 PM–11:30 PM). Three nurses will rotate schedules to ensure two LVNs/LPTs are staffed every day, supporting med pass and direct care for adult patients in a 54-bed licensed MHRC. Physical, TB, and Livescan are required.

Modality: LPN – Psychiatric

Openings: 3

Schedule:

3 PM–11:30 PM

Rotation:

• One LVN/LPT off Fri/Sat
• One LVN/LPT off Sun/Mon
• One LVN/LPT works Fri–Tues
• Rotation may adjust as long as two LVNs/LPTs are staffed daily

Hours per Week: 40

Contract Length: 1 month

Contract Dates: 08/21/2026 – 09/19/2026

Charting System:
None

Interview:
No interview

Shift Cancellation Policy:
None

Caseload: 54-bed MHRC

• Perform med pass on PM shift
• Provide psychiatric nursing care to adult patients
• Monitor patient status and report changes
• Support behavioral health interventions
• Document care per facility protocol
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team
• Maintain safety standards in a locked MHRC environment

• Active CA LVN or LPT license
• Inpatient psych experience required within the past 1 year
• BLS certification
• Physical, TB, and Livescan required

• Resume
• Licenses/Certifications

• Orientation:
• 8-hour campus shadow/orientation on 8/21 (9 AM–5 PM)
• PM shift coverage begins 8/22–9/19
• First Day Instructions:
  Provided this week
• Dress Code:
  None
• Timekeeping:
  Paper timecards
• Additional Notes:
  None included in posting

Weekly Pay Package: $1,710/week Hourly Pay: $45/hr

Qualified candidates 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.

"Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Initiative, Amergis will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records"