Local Contract LPN / LVN - Behavioral Health - $50 per hour - Urgently Hiring

Company: GQR Healthcare
Location: Coalinga
Posted on: April 26, 2025

Job Description:

GQR Healthcare is seeking a LPN / LVN Behavioral Health for a local contract job in Coalinga, California.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Behavioral Health
• Discipline: LPN / LVN
• Start Date: 05/26/2025
• Duration: 26 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days, evenings, nights
• Employment Type: Local ContractJob Title:Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Behavioral Health - Variable ShiftsJob Type:Contract (26 or 52 weeks)Start Date:May 26, 2025 (Orientation begins same day - subject to change)About the Opportunity:We are currently seeking dedicated and compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) for a Behavioral Health assignment in California. This is a unique opportunity to work in a secure, therapeutic environment serving forensic mental health clients in a low-aggression setting. Variable shifts are available, and flexibility is a must.Assignment Details:
  • Contract Length: 26 or 52 weeks
  • Shift: Variable (must be flexible)
  • Schedule: 5x8s - 40 hours/week
  • Overtime: Available as needed (not guaranteed)
  • Training Duration: -30 days (All on day shift)
  • Training includes shadowing and early medication certification (no patient care during initial phase)
  • Mandatory attendance during training - no RTO allowedQualifications:
    • Active California LVN license (current or in-process with Senator's Office expedited processing if needed)
    • BLS certification (AHA required)
    • Minimum 1 year of LVN experience in any specialty -Additional Requirements:
      • No RTO allowed during training
      • Up to 8 days RTO allowed during contract with 1-month advance notice
      • RTO requests must be submitted between the 15th-20th of each month
      • No on-call required
      • EMR System: Pen and paper charting
      • Dress Code: Any color scrubs (Navy Blue or Black preferred)
      • PPE: Provided by facility
      • Parking: Free onsite parking availableCredentialing & Submission Timeline:
        • Submission Deadline: April 24, 2025, by 4:30 PM PT
        • Credentialing typically takes 2 weeks
        • Feedback from client expected within 5 business days of submission
        • Live Scan fingerprinting appointments available on May 5, 7, & 9Patient Population & Work Environment:
          • Forensic mental health clients in a low-aggression, secure treatment setting
          • Open campus model with structured movement and scheduled headcounts
          • State-regulated staff-to-patient ratios
          • Facility amenities include a therapy-focused environment with access to services like a barber shop and facility mallAbout GQR HealthcareGQR's Healthcare team specializes in connecting experts within the industry to highly skilled healthcare professionals across the US market. In the competitive healthcare market, we recognize that the industry's common goals of improved quality of care and patient outcomes are wholly reliant upon the professionals directly supporting these initiatives. Leveraging our extensive candidate network, we deliver continuity of care for the communities our partners serve to ensure the patient experience is of the highest quality. Through deep market specialization and a unique approach to talent acquisition, GQR Healthcare provides an unparalleled and personalized experience across all medical specialties in nursing and within diverse healthcare platforms across the industry.

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