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AKUA Behavioral Health INC

Fair Oaks, California

Posted Aug 11 · New grads welcomed

Shift
Evenings
Unit
Psych

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
Evenings
Weekends
Weekends required
Term
Permanent
Setting
Behavioral Health
Accepts
LVN
Experience
New graduates

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 2907 postings. That covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.

About this role

Position: LVN Type: Hourly, Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Compensation

Base Salary: $35- $37 per hour

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Shift

Thursday-Monday (2:30pm-11:00pm)

Benefits

  • Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, Dental)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick)
  • Equity Shares (ESOP)

Job Description

AKUA is seeking a LVN that is a Licensed Vocational Nurse in the state of CA. New Graduates welcome to apply. Must have passed NCLEX. Mental Health, Detox/residential drug and alcohol treatment experience preferred.

Key

Responsibilities

The LVN works under the supervision of the Clinical Director Maintains professional standards and follows the treatment policies of the organization, The Joint Commission and Federal/State Laws and Regulations. The LVN is responsible for all medication as ordered by the Medical Director, Program Physician, and to maintain accurate accounting of all medication received (from supplier) and observed (to the patient). He / She is responsible for the safekeeping of all medication stock and the records required by the DEA, FDA, JCAHO and ADP.

The LVN is responsible for training all clinical staff about medications, observation of medications, and medication destruction. The LVN is responsible for all detox assessments including CIWA, COWS, Vitals, etc. The LVN is responsible for all medical documentation in the EMR including all physician notes and medication orders. The LVN may be responsible for urine collection and processing in conjunction with the clinical technicians, reading test results as ordered by Program Physicians and the completion of all forms involved in these procedures.

The LVN is also responsible for coordinating all internal and external medical and lab appointments.

Qualifications &

Skills

  • License/Credentials: LVN/LPN (required)
  • Current CPR/First Aid Certification (Required)
  • Valid CA Driver's License (Required)
  • Current Health Screen (Required)
  • TB Clearance (Required)

Important Qualities

Compassion and professionalism in client interactions. Strong ethics, integrity, and adherence to confidentiality. Positive attitude and calm demeanour under pressure. Dependable, accountable, and detail-oriented work ethic.

Company Description

Akua Behavioral Health is California’s leading mental health and substance abuse treatment center. We provide our clients with individualized, compassionate treatment and offer various levels of care from Master’s and Doctorate level clinicians at fully licensed and accredited facilities throughout Northern and Southern California. To give our clients the best chance at lasting recovery, we pioneered an integrative East-meets-West approach that combines Western evidence-based treatment with holistic Eastern traditions to treat the mind, body, and spirit. Our mission is to create an environment of healing and transformation for each client seeking change.

Sourced from AKUA Behavioral Health INC’s careers page.

Job Description: AKUA is seeking a LVN that is a Licensed Vocational Nurse in the state of CA. New Graduates welcome to apply. Must have passed NCLEX. Mental Health, Detox/residential drug and alcohol treatment experien…· from this posting

Requirements

  • LVN/LPN
  • License/Credentials: LVN/LPN (required)
  • Current CPR/First Aid Certification (Required)
  • Valid CA Driver's License (Required)
  • Current Health Screen (Required)
  • TB Clearance (Required)

Benefits highlights

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • Employee stock ownership plan

Place

City
Fair Oaks, California
State price level
11% above the national average

California index 110.7, where 100 is the national average.

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

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