Licensed Vocational Nurse

Are you interested in working in a fast paced, challenging behavioral healthcare organization? Are you interested in a position that is rewarding and makes a difference in the lives of others? Then API wants to hear from you! Work where you can make a positive impact and lasting difference in people's lives.

Alvarado Parkway Institute (API) provides comprehensive adult inpatient behavioral health and addictive disorders services in a 66 bed hospital setting located in La Mesa, California. At Alvarado Parkway Institute, we are committed to improving the mental health and well-being of our community. Alvarado Parkway Institute is San Diego's leading provider of comprehensive mental health and substance abuse care. API offers a variety of Outpatient Services designed to assist patients in functioning at the highest level.

Part-Time and Per Diem positions are currently available.

Licensed Vocational Nurses and Licensed Psychiatric Technicians are responsible for medication administration, physician orders, lab results, safety on the units, transcription of orders, and documentation. Strong communication and thinking skills required. Must be able to multi-task and function well under stress.

Responsibilities

Assists in developing and following treatment plans for clients on his/her caseload, and exhibits awareness of changes in service needs and informs others as appropriate.; Accurately completes and turns in clinical documentation and other required paperwork within required time frames.; Attend all required staff, treatment planning, and in-service meetings.; Performs other duties as assigned or needed; Uphold the Organization's ethics and customer service standards.

Requirements

Valid California LVN or LPT license required; BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR Certification; One year of psychiatric nursing experience preferred but not required; Current Healthcare Provider CPR Certification