Licensed Vocational Nurse - Per Diem (NOC Shift)

Company: Alvarado Parkway Institute
Location: La Mesa
Posted on: January 7, 2021

Job Description:

Are you interested in working in a fast-paced, challenging behavioral healthcare organization? Are you interested in a position that is rewarding and makes a difference in the lives of others? Alvarado Parkway Institute (API) has a need for your talent and compassion. API wants to hear from you!

Alvarado Parkway Institute is currently seeking a qualified individual to join our team as our Licensed Vocational Nurse. This is a Per Diem (less than 24 hours a week) NOC Shift 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM position primarily at our La Mesa inpatient hospital.
Description
Licensed Vocational Nurses and Licensed Psychiatric Technicians are responsible for medication administration, physician orders, lab results, safety on the units, transcription of orders, and documentation. Strong communication and thinking skills required. Must be able to multi-task and function well under stress.
Required Experience

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  One year of psychiatric nursing experience preferred but not required.
  Required Skills
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    Assists in developing and following treatment plans for clients on his/her caseload; and exhibits awareness of changes in service needs and informs others as appropriate.
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    Accurately completes and turns in clinical documentation and other required paperwork within required time frames.
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    Attend all required staff, treatment planning, and in-service meetings.
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    Performs other duties as assigned or needed
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    Uphold the Organization's ethics and customer service standards.
    
    Required Education & Licenses
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      Valid California LVN or LPT license required.
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      BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR Certification required.
      
      Rewards
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        Sick time
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        Employee events and holiday parties
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        Benefits: Per Diem positions are not eligible for benefits but are first to be considered for part-time or full-time positions when available.
        Alvarado Parkway Institute is a free-standing psychiatric hospital in La Mesa, California with four Intensive Outpatient/Partial Hospitalization Programs. Alvarado Parkway Institute provides comprehensive adult inpatient behavioral health and addictive disorders services in a 66-bed hospital setting located in La Mesa, California. At Alvarado Parkway Institute, we are committed to improving the mental health and well-being of our community. Alvarado Parkway Institute is San Diego's leading provider of comprehensive mental health and substance abuse care. API offers a variety of Outpatient Services designed to assist patients in functioning at the highest level. API provides Partial Hospitalization services and Intensive Outpatient services. These programs emphasize symptom management, community integration, and prevention of hospitalization or re-hospitalization. Value-added services enhance the patient's treatment experience. Our mission at API is to improve mental health and quality of life by helping people maximize their potential.
        
        Join our team of compassionate healthcare professionals and commit to improving mental health and quality of life by helping people maximize their potential. Work where you can make a positive impact and lasting difference in people's lives!

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