Licensed Vocational Nurse

Sign On Bonus

$3,000 Sign On Bonus

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) will administer nursing care to designated patients under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse in an acute psychiatric setting. The candidate works closely with multidisciplinary team members and assists with medication administration, infection control, and documentation, ensuring high-quality patient care.

• Assists the Charge/Staff Nurse to organize and deliver patient care, and to supervise staff.
• Collects data related to the patient’s condition and reports it promptly to the Charge/Staff Nurse, including assessing for pain, utilizing the pain scale and documenting accordingly.
• Follows safety procedures, utilizes appropriate observation level for patient (Q15 minute checks, 1:1 monitoring, and/or specific precautions).
• Provides direction and orients new staff in a welcoming manner, demonstrating thorough knowledge of hospital policy and procedures.
• Works independently, recognizing needs and taking action, while consulting the Charge/Staff Nurse or House Supervisor as required.
• Provides nursing care, within the scope of practice, to meet the unique needs of each patient.
• Assists in delivery of patient care for patients experiencing a wide range of psychiatric and medical conditions.
• Practices the “5 Rights” of medication administration and ensures medication consents are obtained and signed prior to administering psychotropic medications.
• Initiates appropriate infection control interventions and incorporates them into the treatment plan when medications are ordered to treat a medical issue.

Education: Graduate from an accredited Licensed Vocational Nursing program.

Credentials: Current licensure as a Licensed Vocational Nurse with the State of California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians.

Experience: Clinical experience in a psychiatric setting preferred; 1-3 years’ experience with military and behavioral health populations, preferably in an inpatient setting.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Interacts positively with patients on a daily basis.
• Capable of adapting to varying workloads and work assignments on a constant basis.
• Works successfully under highly stressful conditions.
• Makes sound, independent judgments based on scientific and/or ethical principles.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members in an appropriate fashion.
• Utilizes effective reading, strong communication, written and verbal skills.
• Utilizes math skills to calculate medication dosages.

• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Education assistance up to $5,250
• SoFi Student Loan Reimbursement Program
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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