Licensed Vocational Nurse: PRN NOC
Carpinteria, California
- Eligibility
- LVN
- Shift
- 12-hour nights
- Unit
- Psych
Posted Sep 1
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- 12-hour nights
- Term
- Per Diem
- Setting
- Behavioral Health
- Accepts
- LVN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- CA nursing median $56/hr
CA nursing postings that state pay run $34/hr to $88/hr, the middle half $43/hr to $70/hr, across 2909 postings. That covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Schedule
PRN NOC 7pm - 7am
Be part of a soul-hearted approach to healing
Alsana is a national leader in eating disorder treatment, offering a holistic, soul-hearted approach to recovery for adults and adolescents of all genders.
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We exist to be a source of hope and healing, creating safe, nurturing spaces where individuals can cultivate the roots of their own recovery story.
What You’ll Do
As the Licensed Vocational Nurse at Alsana, you will provide direct nursing care that includes and is not limited to medication administration, phlebotomy, and documenting all nursing related assessments in the EMR. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team to support the needs of Alsana clients.
Conducts daily physical and mental status assessments and documents them accordingly. Completes health questionnaires and accurately document in the medical record. Administers medication, observes for side effects and client response documenting observations in the medical record.
Creates and maintains weight and vital signs in EMR and checks daily for accuracy. Rechecks any documented weight or vital sign that is unusual and documents. Participates in client observations to promote abstinence of behaviors and safety.
Coordinates with pharmacy for medication deliveries and questions regarding medications. Faxes additional information as needed for payments according to the HIPAA protocols and facility policy. Monitors the nutritional and dietary needs of the clients and reports noncompliance with the plan of care.
Organizes, coordinates, and follows up on all consultations with physicians / medical personnel for tests, etc. and provides the appropriate diagnosis for laboratory, radiology, and other diagnostic testing. Completes all Alsana Nursing Assessments, Careplans, S. O. A. P Notes, Admission Note, Discharge Notes, Noc Shift note and accurately documents in the medical record. All LVN Notes to be cosigned by the Nurse Manager and/or RN.
Administers first aid according to facility policy, including all appropriate followup documentation. Obtains insurance updates to get precertification for medications and other coverage. Establishes and maintains good communication with clients, families, and staff.
Participates in “handoff” communication from shift to shift. Perform all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
IV certification within 30 days of start date Valid license as a Vocational Nurse 1+ years hospital based clinical experience preferred. Current CPR Certification preferably through the American Heart Association 1+ years clinical experience in a mental health or residential facility is preferred.
Join us in helping people feel rooted, engaged, and respected as they find their path to recovery. Together, we foster a community built on compassion, mutual respect, and whole-hearted care.
Sourced from Alsana’s careers page.
Requirements
- IV certification within 30 days of start date
- Valid license as a Vocational Nurse
- 1+ years hospital based clinical experience preferred.
- Current CPR Certification preferably through the American Heart Association
- 1+ years clinical experience in a mental health or residential facility is preferred.
Place
- City
- Carpinteria, 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 · 2024 Regional Price Parities.
How this role fits you
About the employer
On your path
Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.
Worth asking
The posting doesn’t answer these. Good ones to ask a recruiter or in the interview.
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?