Behavioral Health LPN - Crisis Care & Medications

Mychangepoint; Lakeside (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

ChangePoint Integrated Health in Arizona is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide inpatient behavioral health care, administer medications, monitor effects, and participate in crisis interventions under the supervision of the Director of Nursing.

The role involves following physician orders, ensuring medication supplies, assisting with restraints when needed, and contributing to quality improvement; candidates must hold an AZ LPN license, CPR, and meet drug-free workplace requirements.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current Arizona license for LPN.
• Current Arizona Driver's License.
• CPR Certification.
• Comply with a Drug Free workplace.
• Job Restriction Clearance.
• Knowledge to define customer needs.
• Knowledge of Waived Laboratory Equipment.

Responsibilities

• Adherence to policies and ethical/professional behavior.
• Implement physician orders.
• Administer medications and monitor effects.
• Administer restraints and seclusion with assistance.
• Record/report unusual incidents.
• Assist in scheduling for coverage.
• Monitor and order medication supplies.
• Assist with patient education.
• Provide direct nursing care.
• Participate in quality management/improvement.
• Support company, customers and coworkers.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Program Director.

Skills

English Fluency

Literacy

Prioritization

Crisis Management

Medical Emergency Reporting

Education

Accredited Nursing Program

Job description

ChangePoint Integrated Health in Arizona is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide inpatient behavioral health care, administer medications, monitor effects, and participate in crisis interventions under the supervision of the Director of Nursing.

The role involves following physician orders, ensuring medication supplies, assisting with restraints when needed, and contributing to quality improvement; candidates must hold an AZ LPN license, CPR, and meet drug-free workplace requirements.