LVN/LPT

Responsibilities

Heritage Oaks Hospital is part of the UHS Family of Providers which has been highly regarded as an integral part of the greater Sacramento and Northern California mental health system since 1988. Conveniently located in northern Sacramento, Heritage Oaks is a fully accredited, 125-bed acute psychiatric hospital offering a full range of individually tailored treatment services to adolescents, adults, and senior adults, including treatment for substance abuse and chemical dependency issues with drugs and alcohol. Heritage Oaks is a Medicare provider in addition to contracts with most commercial health insurance plans. We are committed to providing service excellence to all and ensuring our patients receive the optimal level of care that will be most beneficial to their health and recovery.

Website: https://heritageoakshospital.com/

The Mental Health Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) / Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) is a licensed professional who provides basic psychiatric nursing care, behavioral support, and milieu safety interventions under the clinical supervision of a Registered Nurse and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. The LVN/LPT contributes to patient care by collecting data, implementing therapeutic interventions, administering medications within scope, supporting crisis management, and maintaining a safe, structured, recovery‑oriented environment for patients experiencing acute or chronic psychiatric conditions.

Collect and document objective data, including vital signs, observed behaviors, patient statements, and physical findings.
Report changes in patient condition promptly to the RN.
Participate in admission processes by completing LVN/LPT‑appropriate sections of intake documentation.

Heritage Oaks offers comprehensive benefits such as:

Competitive Compensation
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
Generous Paid Time Off
401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
Education Assistance
Challenging and rewarding work environment

Qualifications

Education: Graduate of an accredited LVN or LPT program.

Experience:

Minimum of one (1) year psychiatric or behavioral health experience preferred
Demonstrated competency in therapeutic communication, crisis intervention, and milieu management

Licensure & Certifications:

Current California LVN or LPT license
Current CPR certification
Completion of Handle with Care (HWC) training within 30 days of hire
Successful completion of medication administration and developmental competency exams

Additional Requirements:

Ability to adapt to changing patient needs and acuity
Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team
Strong written and verbal communication skills

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

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