LVN / LPN - Behavioral Health @ Sutter Health Center ...

DetailsClient Name Sutter Center for Psychiatry Job Type Travel Offering Nursing Profession LPN / LVN Specialty Psych Job ID 35407928 Job Title LVN / LPN - Behavioral Health @ Sutter Health Center for Psychiatry Weekly Pay $1687.0 Shift DetailsShift D/E/N Rotating - 8x5 - 07,19 Scheduled Hours 40 Job Order DetailsStart Date 05/30/2026 End Date 08/29/2026 Duration 13 Week(s) Job Description Job Title: LVN / LPN Profession: Nursing Specialty: Behavioral Health Duration: 13 Weeks Shift: Day and Night Hours per Shift: 8 Experience: Minimum of 1 year of recent inpatient psychiatric experience preferred. License: Current LVN License required. Certifications: BLS, CPI or ProAct or PMAB. Must-Have: - Recent inpatient psychiatric experience preferred. - Familiarity with electronic patient rounding systems. - Experience with various psychiatric diagnoses. Description: Local Behavioral Health unit with variable shifts: 07:00-15:30, 15:00-23:30, and 23:00-07:30. The unit provides care for patients with a variety of psychiatric diagnoses including ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Eating Disorders, PTSD, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Major Depressive Disorder, Psychotic Disorders, and Oppositional Defiant Disorder. Special procedures involve the use of electronic patient rounding and a Rover system for documentation. The adult patient population typically includes those with substance use disorders, such as alcohol or opiate withdrawal, and may also present with comorbid conditions like hypertension and diabetes. Patients may include geriatric individuals who are at high risk for falls and those with wounds. Nursing responsibilities include vital sign monitoring, patient assessment, medication administration, patient education, and crisis intervention. Skills required: - Blood glucose monitoring - Wound care and dressing changes - Patient and family education - Pain assessment and management - Medication reconciliation - Experience with behavior management techniques - Knowledge of psychiatric medications - Familiarity with de-escalation protocols. The daily census is approximately 17 patients with a staff-to-patient ratio of 5:1 during both day and night shifts. Interdisciplinary support services include phlebotomy, radiology, social services, pharmacy, and transportation. Candidates must provide a seven-year work history verification for all previous employment and relevant documentation if required. Candidate submissions must include two professional references obtained within the past year. Client DetailsAddress 7700 Folsom Blvd City Sacramento State CA Zip Code 95826 Job Board Disclaimer By applying for jobs on this website, you consent to receive daily messages from CYNET about assignments that match your profile. Email or text HELP for more info, or STOP to unsubscribe. Your mobile info will not be shared with third parties for marketing. Standard messaging and data rates may apply.

Created: 2026-03-10