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On Call Acute Licensed Vocational Nurse I - Mental Health 325

Telecare Corporation

Placerville, California

You'll work in a 16-bed locked psychiatric facility with adults 18+ who have a serious mental illness.

Posted Aug 10

Shift and hours
12-⁠hour shifts · Shifts and days vary On-Call | 12 - Hour Shift | Shifts and days vary as needed Shifts and days vary as needed
Unit and setting
Telecare El Dorado County Psychiatric Health Facility · Behavioral Health providing acute inpatient psychiatric treatment to adults aged 18+, diagnosed with a serious mental illnessAdults 18+ with a serious mental illness
License
LVN license Graduation from an accredited Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) /Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) program and current licensureCurrent LVN or LPT license
Term
Per Diem

Do you qualify?

New grads
Welcomed
License
Current LVN or LPT license Graduation from an accredited Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) /Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) program and current licensure
Certification
Current CPR/BLS certificate
Also asks
Graduate of an accredited LVN or LPT program
Also asks
At least 18 years old Must be at least 18 years of age
Also asks
Post-offer physical, 2-step TB test, background clearances and license verification

What it pays

Extra pay
6% PM shift, 10% overnight shift Nine Paid Holidays & Shift differentials for hourly staff (6% for PM Shift, 10% for Overnight Shift)for hourly staff
Extra pay
5% weekend AM, 11% weekend PM, 15% weekend overnight Weekend Shift differentials for hourly staff (5% for Weekend AM Shift, 11% for Weekend PM Shift, 15% for Weekend Overnight Shift)for hourly staff
Pay reviews
Starting pay rises with relevant experience above the minimum requirements Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.
Pay reviews
Pay range set by the geographic location where the role is performed The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed.

Benefits

  • BenefitsPTO each pay period for eligible staff working 20+ hours a weekPaid Time Off: Eligible employees (20+ hours/week) earn PTO each pay period for vacation and personal needs
  • BenefitsNine paid holidaysNine Paid Holidays
  • BenefitsFree CEUsFree CEUs, free Supervision for BBS Associate License, coaching, and mentorship
  • BenefitsFree supervision for BBS Associate License
  • BenefitsCoaching and mentorship
  • BenefitsOnline university tuition discountOnline University Tuition Discount and Company Scholarships
More benefits (12)
  • BenefitsCompany scholarships
  • BenefitsMedical, vision and dental insuranceMedical, Vision, Dental Insurance, 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Plan
  • Benefits401K
  • BenefitsEmployee Stock Ownership Plan
  • Paid holidays
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • Tuition Discount
  • CEU Allowance

The role and schedule

Day to day
Medication and treatment administration as the physician prescribes safe and appropriate administration of medical treatment (including medications) as prescribed by the physician
Weekends
Weekends required
On call
On-call On-Call | 12 - Hour Shift | Shifts and days vary as needed
Details
16-bed locked psychiatric facility The Telecare El Dorado County Psychiatric Health Facility (PHF) is a 16-bed locked hospital facility

Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through base pay range?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, and rotation?
  • 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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On your path

Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.

Original listing

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“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.

Shifts Available

On-Call | 12 - Hour Shift | Shifts and days vary as needed

Expected starting wage range is $31.37 - $38.77. 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.

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 Overnight Shift). Weekend
  • Shift differentials for hourly staff (5% for Weekend AM Shift, 11% for Weekend PM Shift, 15% for Weekend Overnight 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.

The Telecare El Dorado County Psychiatric Health Facility (PHF) is a 16-bed locked hospital facility providing acute inpatient psychiatric treatment to adults aged 18+, diagnosed with a serious mental illness.

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.

  • Licenses & Certifications
  • Required
  • Licensed Psychiatric Tech
  • Licensed Vocational Nurse

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.

What's around it?

In Placerville, CA

Placerville, CAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 11% above the US average

Median rent
$1,234/mo
Household income
$67,274/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Placerville, CA

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