Per Diem Psych LVN / LPT
Merced, California
- Shift and hours
- 12-hour rotating
- Unit and setting
- Merced Crisis Residential Unit · 16 beds · Behavioral Health16-bed facility for adults (ages 18-59)
- License
- LVN license A valid California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) license is required.
- Term
- Per Diem
Do you qualify?
- License
- A valid California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) license is required. Check your license
- Experience
- At least 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 a portion of this experience.)
- Also asks
- How you will make a difference
- Also asks
- 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.
- Also asks
- 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.
- Also asks
- Monitors and maintains appropriate nursing documentation in the medical record for shift worked.
- Also asks
- Division/Program
Preferred
- Education
- High School diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED, HiSET) is required; an associate degree in nursing or a social science field is preferred
- Experience
- One (1) year of experience with medication administration is preferred.
What it pays
- Night differential
- NOC shift includes a $2 differential. NOC shift includes a $2 differential.
Benefits
- Continuing education credits
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- On-the-job training
More benefits (6)
- Vision insurance
- Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Generous Time Off
- vacation and holiday pay
- On-the-job training with access to paid CEU opportunities
- Career development programs
The role and schedule
- Hours stated
- 06:00–18:30 / 18:00–06:30
The workplace
- Hiring contact
- For Additional Information: CencalJobs@Starsinc.com For Additional Information: CencalJobs@Starsinc.com
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Your fit
On your path
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Job Title
Per Diem Psych LVN / LPT
Division/Program
Merced Crisis Residential Unit (Adult Inpatient Program)
Starting
Compensation
32.00 - 34.00 USD Per Hour
Working Location
Merced, CA
Working Hours/Shift
Per Diem coverage needed for 12‑hour AM and/or NOC shifts (06:00–18:30 / 18:00–06:30). Coverage is as needed, based on facility needs and the candidate’s availability. NOC shift includes a $2 differential.
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
Licensure
A valid California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) license is required.
Education
High School diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED, HiSET) is required; an associate degree in nursing or a social science field is preferred
Experience
At least 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 a portion of this experience.) One (1) year of experience with medication administration is preferred.
How you will make a difference
Provides direct nursing care and supervises same provided by all nursing staff on the shift worked. 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.
Prepares, presents, and coordinates or supervises a verbal or written change of shift report.
Division/Program
Overview
- 24/7 inpatient voluntary program
- 16-bed facility for adults (ages 18-59)
- Rehabilitation/recovery services, including substance use rehabilitation services
- Pre-vocational or vocational counseling
- Medication evaluation and support services
Learn more about SBHG at: https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/
For Additional Information
What's around it?
Merced, CAFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 2% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,393/mo
- Household income
- $63,122/yr, all local households, not nurse pay