Job Description

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
Location: Riverside, CA
Schedule: Full-Time, Onsite | Tuesday–Saturday | 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM| 2+ years of LVN experience required

About Muir Wood
Muir Wood is a premier provider of residential mental health and substance use treatment for adolescents ages 12–17. With 17 Joint Commission-accredited programs across California, we deliver evidence-based, trauma-informed care within a safe, structured, and compassionate environment. Our programs integrate individual therapy, family systems work, psychiatric care, and accredited education to support long-term recovery and lasting positive outcomes for teens and their families.

Muir Wood is seeking an experienced Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to join our multidisciplinary treatment team in Riverside, CA. The LVN is essential in supporting the medical and psychiatric needs of adolescents in a residential treatment setting by conducting health assessments, administering medications, monitoring client wellness, and collaborating with psychiatrists and clinical staff.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Complete nursing screenings and assessments for new admissions according to program protocols.
• Administer, monitor, and document medications in accordance with physician orders and company policies.
• Supervise medication distribution and self-administration processes for residential clients.
• Monitor client health status and communicate concerns to the treatment team.
• Coordinate referrals and linkage to outside medical services when necessary.
• Provide individual and group education regarding medications and health-related topics.
• Maintain accurate medical records, medication logs, and client documentation.
• Assist psychiatrists and other medical providers as needed.
• Partner with Operations leadership to order and maintain medical supplies and equipment.
• Participate in weekly clinical and interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Cross-train and support other departments as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Required:

• Current and unrestricted California LVN license.
• Minimum of 2 years of LVN experience required.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification.
• Successful completion of health screening, TB clearance, and background check.

Preferred:

• Experience working with adolescents (ages 12–17).
• Experience in behavioral health, mental health, psychiatry, substance use treatment, or residential treatment settings.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care and adolescent development.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Pay
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Discount Marketplace
• Company-Provided Laptop and Mobile Phone

Compensation
$35.00 – $40.00 per hour
Compensation is based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity.