Job Description

Banyan Treatment Centers is seeking a qualified and compassionate Staff Nurse (LVN) to provide direct nursing care within our inpatient behavioral health, mental health and substance use treatment programs under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and medical provider. This clinical role focuses on patient safety, timely medical intervention, interdisciplinary collaboration, and regulatory compliance to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care in a structured treatment environment.

The Staff Nurse (LVN) serves as a key member of the clinical team, supporting medical providers, Registered Nurses, nursing leadership, and treatment staff while maintaining documentation accuracy, ethical standards, and accreditation readiness.

Position Details

Reporting To: Director of Nursing

Schedule: PRN As needed, 12-hour shifts

Location: Cathedral City, CA (On-site)

Compensation: $30-35/Hourly

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and medical provider in accordance with medical protocols and scope of practice.
• Assist in completing nursing assessments and required admission documentation within established timeframes, with assessments reviewed and co-signed by an RN as required.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed and within scope of practice; provide medication education as directed.
• Monitor patient medical status, report changes promptly, and assist in initiating appropriate interventions, referrals, or emergency response as indicated.
• Monitor patients for psychiatric symptoms, medication effectiveness, and safety concerns, and report changes to the RN, provider, or treatment team as appropriate.
• Apply sound clinical judgment in crisis situations, including suicide risk awareness, de-escalation techniques, and patient safety interventions, escalating concerns to an RN or provider as required.

Medical & Interdisciplinary Collaboration

• Accurately transcribe, document, and implement provider orders, including verbal orders when permitted.
• Collaborate with physicians, psychiatrists, nursing leadership, and interdisciplinary team members to support integrated patient care.
• Communicate patient health concerns to nursing and clinical leadership and participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning.
• Documentation, Compliance & Accreditation
• Maintain timely, accurate, and complete documentation in the electronic medical record in accordance with licensure, accreditation, and organizational standards.
• Ensure confidentiality of patient information and compliance with HIPAA, Joint Commission standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Support medication management and controlled substance processes in collaboration with Compliance and nursing leadership, as applicable.

Professional Practice & Operational Responsibilities

• Maintain required certifications, training, and continuing education in accordance with organizational and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in in-service education, department meetings, and staff meetings as required.
• Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, adaptability, and effective teamwork in a regulated healthcare environment.
• Perform additional duties as assigned within scope of practice.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license in the applicable state.
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience preferred, with experience in substance use disorder treatment and co-occurring mental health disorders in an inpatient setting strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of nursing standards of care for patients with mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and co-occurring diagnoses.
• Strong clinical assessment, documentation, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain professionalism, objectivity, and composure in high-stress or emergency situations.
• Demonstrated understanding of patient confidentiality, ethical practice, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Experience with electronic medical record (EMR) systems preferred.

Why Join Banyan Treatment Centers?

• This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a nationally recognized leader in addiction and mental health care. As a Staff Nurse (LPN/LVN), you will:
• Join a mission-driven, Joint Commission–accredited organization committed to ethical, compliant, and compassionate care.
• Play a vital role in supporting patient safety, stabilization, and recovery.
• Collaborate with experienced medical providers, nursing leadership, and interdisciplinary treatment teams.
• Contribute directly to quality care delivery, regulatory readiness, and positive patient outcomes.
• Enjoy comprehensive benefits, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; whole and term life insurance; short- and long-term disability coverage; a 401(k) with employer match; paid time off and holidays; wellness incentives; and employee assistance and referral programs.

Apply Now!

Ready to make a difference? Bring your nursing expertise to a mission-driven organization dedicated to transforming lives. Apply today to join the Banyan Treatment Centers team.

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