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Nurse - Community MH LVN-LPT

KINGS VIEW

Tulare, California

Posted Sep 4

Unit
Psych

What the listing says

Role

Term
Permanent
Setting
Clinic
Accepts
LVN

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
This role$30/hr
nursing in California$49/hr

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

Nurse - MH LVN/LPT

  • Location: Tulare, CA
  • Position Type: Full-Time | Non-Exempt
  • Salary Range: $29.38 – $31.17 per hour

Join Our Mission

At Kings View, every role contributes to something bigger — improving lives and strengthening communities. We are committed to providing behavioral health and social services to those with limited resources, guided by compassion, excellence, and respect.

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Position Overview

Kings View is seeking a Nurse – MH LVN/LPT to provide nursing services within a behavioral health clinic setting. This position supports consumers through medication management, health education, assessments, care coordination, home visits, and collaboration with providers and community partners.

  • Key Responsibilities
  • Provide nursing services, assessments, and health education to consumers
  • Assist physicians during medication clinics and monitor consumer health needs
  • Administer medications and injections accurately and safely
  • Conduct behavioral and physical assessments and intervene when appropriate
  • Coordinate with physicians, pharmacy staff, and community agencies
  • Provide medication, education and linkage to services
  • Conduct home visits and follow-up with consumers regarding treatment compliance
  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation and electronic health records
  • Collaborate with Board and Care facilities and community partners
  • Participate in trainings, committees, and quality improvement activities
  • What You'll Bring
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Graduate of an accredited LVN/LPT nursing program
  • Valid and current California LVN, LPT, or RN license
  • Valid California Driver’s License (Class C)
  • One (1) to three (3) years of nursing experience preferred
  • Working knowledge of psychotropic medications and medication administration
  • Behavioral health or psychiatric nursing experience preferred
  • Strong communication and documentation skills
  • Equal Opportunity Employer

Kings View is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

ADA Statement

Reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with applicable laws.

Sourced from KINGS VIEW’s careers page.

Requirements

  • or rn license

Place

City
Tulare, California
Median rent
$1,435/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities

Local household income
$72,410/yr

all local households, not nurse pay

State price level
11% above the national average

California index 110.7, where 100 is the national average.

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

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