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Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Psych

Posted Aug 31

Shift and hours
Nights
Unit and setting
Psych · Hospital
License
LVN license Current and valid state license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse or Licensed Psychiatric Technician.
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

License
Current and valid state license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse or Licensed Psychiatric Technician.
Certification
Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
Experience
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

Preferred

Certification
IV certification upon hire preferred.
Experience
Minimum one year experience in an applicable setting preferred.

What it pays

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
More benefits (3)
  • 401K retirement plan
  • medical
  • vision coverage

The role and schedule

Union
Union position

The workplaceFrom Medicare Care Compare, Sep 2026.

St. Francis Medical Center logo
St. Francis Medical Center
Hospital
SAINT Francis Medical Center
Address
3630 EAST IMPERIAL HIGHWAY, LYNWOOD, CA, 90262
CMS rating
3 of 5 stars
Beds
354

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Your fit

On your path

Psychiatric Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.

Original listing

Posted on St. Francis Medical Center’s careers page.

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Overview

St. Francis Medical Center is one of the leading comprehensive healthcare institutions in Los Angeles. St. Francis provides vital healthcare services for the 700,000 adults and 300,000 children in our community who count on the hospital for high quality and compassionate medical care. St. Francis is recognized for its full range of diagnostic and treatment services in specialties including Cardiovascular, Surgical, Orthopedics, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Behavioral Health, and Emergency and Trauma Care.

In addition, the hospital offers a broad array of education and outreach programs that advance community health. St. Francis Medical Center is a Comprehensive Stroke Center, STEMI Receiving Center, ED Approved for Pediatrics, Geriatric ED, Level III Neonatal ICU, and Level II Trauma Center. Please visit www.stfrancismedicalcenter.com for more information.

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to compassion, quality, and service!

Responsibilities

The Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Psychiatric Technician provides direct and indirect patient care services requiring technical and manual skills, within the scope of practice, that meet the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care, and meets the communication needs of the patient and family; Performs under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. Demonstrates knowledge of EMTALA Regulations and triage process in the ER setting.

Qualifications

Education, experience, training

Current and valid state license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse or Licensed Psychiatric Technician. Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current. IV certification upon hire preferred. Minimum one year experience in an applicable setting preferred.

Pay Transparency

St. Francis Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreement requirements and/or the employment status, i.e. full-time or part-time.

The current compensation range for this role is $28.00 to $37.68. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status: Full Time Shift: Nights Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

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What's around it?

SAINT Francis Medical Center · Lynwood, CA

Lynwood, CAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 11% above the US average

Median rent
$1,652/mo
Household income
$74,844/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Lynwood, CA

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