Join a team where your work truly matters. We're proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work for 8 years by our own employees. We invite you to partner with us in our mission to improve mental healthcare.
Job Title:
Per Diem Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Psychiatric Technician
Division/Program:
Fresno Psychiatric Health Facility (PHF)
Starting Compensation:
32.00 - 34.00 USD Per Hour
Working Location:
Fresno, CA
Working Hours/Shift:
Every Sunday, 6 am to 6:30 pm
Why Join Our Team?
Competitive Compensation: Offering a salary that matches your skills and experience.
Generous Time Off: Enjoy ample vacation and holiday pay.
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.
Professional Growth Opportunities:
On-the-job training with access to paid CEU opportunities.
Career development programs designed to help you grow.
Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable).
Employee Recognition & Rewards: A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedication
What you bring to SBHG:
Licensure:
- A valid California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) license is required.
Certifications:
- Must obtain valid CPR and Pro-ACT certifications within 30 days of employment.
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One (1) year of medication administration experience is preferred.
Experience:
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One (1) year of nursing experience is required, preferably treating individuals with mental illness in an inpatient setting. (Clinical nursing school rotations may be substituted for work experience).
Education:
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High School diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED, HiSET) is required.
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Graduation from an accredited school of licensed vocational nursing, psychiatric technology, or an associate’s degree in nursing or social sciences is preferred.
How you will make a difference:
Visually and audibly observes, documents in writing, and reports orally or in writing the physical or mental condition to the Registered Nurse in charge of the facility on the shift and the attending physician.
Orders, prepares, administers, and documents the administration of medication for clients according to physician’s orders. Confirms delivery of all ordered medication from pharmacy on shift worked.
Makes written or oral shift assignments and plans, organizes, and directs the nursing activities of the unit, assuring quality care delivery.
Supports admission processes to ensure PHF beds remain full, including reviewing admission packets and securing approval, scheduling admissions, and completing all required verifications & forms upon arrival in facility.
Division/Program Overview:
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16-bed facility for youth (ages 12-17) dealing with acute psychiatric symptoms
Learn more about SBHG at: https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/
For Additional Information:
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