Psych LVN /Float/Per Diem
Fresno, California
Category: Nursing
Contract - Part Time
Job ID: 960555
Work Setting: Healthcare Facilities
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Est. Pay: $384 / Week
Posted Date: 6/2/2025
Fresno, California
Work Setting: Healthcare Facilities
Category: Nursing
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Contract - Part Time
Est. Pay: $384 / Week
Job ID: 960555
Posted Date: 6/2/2025
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Amergis Healthcare Staffing specializes in connecting healthcare professionals like you, to work that matters.
Our client in Fresno, CA is seeking dedicated Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) to provide care in a short-term, 16-bed recovery-based program for adults experiencing serious psychotic episodes or intense emotional distress. This facility offers an alternative to hospitalization or incarceration in a home-like setting.
Position Details:
- Pay: $32 per hour.
- Location: Must be able to Float to 2 sites: Fresno, CA and Merced, CA
- Assignment Length: Per Diem.
- Schedule Availability: 12 hour shifts. AM and PM available
Job Duties:
- Observe and document clients’ physical or mental conditions, reporting to the Program Manager and attending physician or nurse practitioner.
- Order, prepare, administer, and document medication as per physicians’ or nurse practitioners’ orders.
- Maintain accurate nursing documentation in medical records for each shift.
- Communicate pertinent information verbally and in writing to all team members.
- Assist in crisis intervention and provide support in problem resolution, including the use of Pro-ACT techniques.
- Use Pro-ACT to manage assaultive or volatile clients appropriately.
- Respond to company communications via email, telephone, or other modes within a reasonable timeframe.
- Regularly log into company information sharing sites to stay updated on policy changes, procedures, and events.
Qualifications:
- Graduation from an accredited school of Licensed Vocational Nurses.
- At least one year of nursing experience, preferably in treating the mentally ill in an inpatient setting (clinical nursing school rotations may be substituted for part of the work experience).
- Valid California LVN license.
- Must have valid NPI number or immediately apply for one, upon offer.
- Drug Screen and Physical
- Behavioral Health experience preferred.
To be considered for this position, submit your resume, and we will reach out to schedule a phone interview!
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
- Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) savings plan
- Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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