Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) -Gero Psych
Huntington Beach, California
Posted Sep 3
- Shift
- Nights
- Unit
- Psych
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- Nights
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- LVN
- Experience
- 1-3 years
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in California is $49/hr, across 1912 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Overview
Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Huntington Beach Hospital, a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.
Founded in 1967, Huntington Beach Hospital is a 131-bed acute-care community hospital. As the only hospital in Huntington Beach, Huntington Beach Hospital is proud to be the community hospital serving the residents of Huntington Beach and the surrounding area for the past 50 years. Fully accredited by The Joint Commission, and with nearly 200 physicians and more than 400 healthcare and other professionals on staff, our team is committed to providing outstanding service in a safe, comfortable, and caring environment. Learn more at https://www.hbhospital.org/.
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Responsibilities
The Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Psychiatric Technician provides direct and indirect patient care services requiring technical and manual skills, within the scope of practice, that meet the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care, and meets the communication needs of the patient and family; Performs under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. Demonstrates knowledge of EMTALA Regulations and triage process in the ER setting.
Qualifications
Education, experience, training
Current and valid state license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse or Licensed Psychiatric Technician. Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current. IV certification upon hire preferred. Minimum one year experience in an applicable setting preferred.
Pay Transparency
Huntington Beach Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $28.00 to $37.68. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.
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Application details and notices
Employment Status: Full Time Shift: Nights Equal Employment Opportunity
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
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Requirements
- EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
- Current and valid state license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse or Licensed Psychiatric Technician.
- Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
- IV certification upon hire preferred.
- Minimum one year experience in an applicable setting preferred.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Place
- City
- Huntington Beach, California
- State price level
- 11% above the national average
- Address
- Huntington Beach, CA, USA
California index 110.7, where 100 is the national average.
Huntington Beach earns its 'Surf City USA' nickname with 10 miles of open Pacific shoreline, the iconic Huntington Beach Pier, and a year-round beach-town rhythm. Out-of-state RNs drawn to sunny coastal living will find a laid-back surf culture anchored by a walkable downtown Main Street corridor.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.
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