Per Diem/On Call LVN - Mental Health 339
Ridgecrest, California
Posted Sep 4
- Shift
- 8-hour rotating
- Unit
- Psych
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- 8-hour rotating
- Weekends
- Every weekend
- Term
- Per Diem
- On the floor
- On call
- Setting
- Behavioral Health
- Accepts
- LVN
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
“They made it easier for me to live, breathe, eat, and stay clean. Without them, I’d be waiting somewhere, waiting for someone to give me a chance to live...” - Client from Telecare
What You Will Do to Change Lives
The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)/Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) provides recovery focused services related to the safe and appropriate administration of medical treatment (including medications) as prescribed by the physician. Provides safe, effective, and efficient implementation of direct care in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care.
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Shifts Available
On-Call | Shifts and days vary as needed
AM: 7am-3:30pm, PM: 3pm-11:30pm, NOC: 11pm-7:30am
Expected starting wage range is $29.93 - $36.98. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.
What You Bring to the Table (Must Have)
Graduation from an accredited Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) /Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) program and current licensure Current CPR/BLS certificate Must be at least 18 years of age Must be CPR, First Aid, and CPI certified (hands-on course) on date of employment or prior to providing direct client care and maintain current certification throughout employment All opportunities at Telecare are contingent upon successful completion and receipt of acceptable results of the applicable post-offer physical examination, 2-step PPD test for tuberculosis, acceptable criminal background clearances, excluded party sanctions, and degree or license verification. If the position requires driving, valid driver license, a motor vehicle clearance, and proof of auto insurance is required at time of employment and must be maintained throughout employment. Additional regulatory, contractual, or local requirements may apply.
Valid and current driver’s license, and personal vehicle insurance with your name listed as a driver. Willingness to use the company vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups, etc. Willingness to use your personal vehicle to attend meetings, etc. (weekly mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate)
What’s In It For You*
Paid Time Off: Eligible employees (20+ hours/week) earn PTO each pay period for vacation and personal needs, with pro-rated accrual for part-time schedules and annual carryover up to set caps. Nine Paid Holidays &
- Shift differentials for hourly staff (6% for PM Shift, 10% for NOC Shift). Weekend
- Shift differentials for hourly staff (5% for Weekend AM Shift, 11% for Weekend PM Shift, 15% for Weekend NOC Shift)
Free CEUs, free Supervision for BBS Associate License, coaching, and mentorship Online University Tuition Discount and Company Scholarships Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance, 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Plan For more information visit: https://www.telecarecorp.com/benefits (https://www.telecarecorp.com/benefits)
Join Our Compassionate Team
Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems.
As part of the Telecare Family, Telecare's Eastern Kern Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) will provide outpatient psychiatric services to children and adults who are experiencing a mental health crisis. The primary purpose of the CSU is to offer immediate individualized assistance to stabilize acute psychiatric symptoms and help consumers avoid inpatient hospitalization. The 24/7 program will have the capacity to treat 12 consumers at any given time, both voluntary and involuntary, and utilizes a strengths-based, recovery oriented model of care.
EOE AA M/F/V/Disability
*May vary by location and position type
Full Job Description will be provided if selected for an interview.
If job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
Sourced from Telecare Corporation’s careers page.
Requirements
- LVN
- LPT
Benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Employee stock ownership plan
Place
- City
- Ridgecrest, California
- State price level
- 11% above the national average
California index 110.7, where 100 is the national average.
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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- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?