Stars Behavioral Health Group·Fresno, California
Provide direct nursing care and supervise nursing staff within a crisis residential treatment facility. Responsibilities include administering medications, documenting patient conditions, and coordinating nursing activities for the unit.
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32.00 - 34.00 USD Per Hour
Working Location: Fresno, CA
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• A valid California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) license is required.
• 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).
How you will make a difference
Provides direct nursing care and supervises same provided by all nursing staff on the shift worked.
Makes written or oral shift assignments and plans, organizes, and directs the nursing activities of the unit, assuring quality care delivery.
Visually and audibly observes, documents in writing, and reports orally or in writing the physical or mental condition to the Program Manager and the attending physician or nurse practitioner.
Orders, prepares, administers, and documents the administration of medication for clients according to physicians’ or nurse practitioners’ orders. Confirms delivery of all ordered medication from pharmacy on shift worked.
Responsible for writing a weekly summary on clients as assigned.
Monitors and maintains appropriate nursing documentation in the medical record for shift worked.
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Requires a valid California LVN or LPT license and at least one year of nursing experience, preferably in an inpatient mental health setting. A high school diploma is required, and CPR/Pro-ACT certifications must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
Market context
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