Licensed Practical Nurse LPN - NOC

Avenir Behavioral Health Center; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Avenir Behavioral Health Center is seeking an LPN for the NOC shift to provide direct patient care under the supervision of the Registered Nurse. The role involves maintaining a safe treatment environment and collaborating with the treatment team to ensure quality care.

The position requires an LPN license, CPI and CPR certification, and experience in behavioral health settings. Shift duties include clinical care, medication administration, and patient education, with flexible hours per policy.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited LPN program.
• Current state LPN licensure; CPI and CPR certified per policy.
• Two years of LPN experience preferred, with at least one year of acute psychiatric care experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct Patient Care: carry out all aspects of patient care and assignments as directed by the Charge Nurse.
• Shift Support & Medication Administration: review orders, perform First Dose Review, provide medication education, and ensure safety rounds.
• Documentation & Customer Interaction: maintain timely medical records and interact professionally with patients and staff.

Skills

Direct patient care

Observation and monitoring

Communication with care team

Crisis intervention

Education

Graduate of an accredited LPN program

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - NOC Shift

Department: Nursing

Reports To: Registered Nurse

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Shift Details & Schedule

• Shift: NOC (Night Shift)
• Schedule: Thursday, Friday, and Saturday (Variable hours/days per facility policy, including weekends and holidays)

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct patient care to assigned patients. The incumbent maintains a safe and efficient working and treatment environment per facility policies and procedures, communicating effectively with the treatment team to ensure safe, quality care is provided to all patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct Patient Care
  • Carry out all aspects of patient care and assignments as directed by the Charge Nurse.
  • Perform ongoing observation of patients and the milieu to ensure active treatment and participation.
  • Report changes in patient condition or behavior (such as agitation, high-risk behaviors, vital sign changes, and eating/sleeping/toileting patterns) to the Charge Nurse/RN.
  • Intervene appropriately using approved interventions during behavioral crisis situations (e.g., suicidal ideation, threatening behavior, elopement).
  • Provide direct assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) including meals, grooming, ambulation, and toileting.
  • Facilitate educational and activity groups as assigned.
• Shift Support & Medication Administration
  • Review assignment sheets, medical records, practitioner orders, and laboratory/test results daily.
  • Ensure a First Dose Review is completed prior to administering any new medication.
  • Provide medication education and control access to medication rooms/dispensing machines per facility policy.
  • Perform environmental and safety rounds to mitigate risks and maintain compliance with National Patient Safety Goals.
  • Remain on-duty until relief nursing coverage arrives and receives a verbal report.
• Documentation & Customer Interaction
  • Maintain timely, legible, and thorough medical record documentation (including observations, medication administration, and incident reports).
  • Interact professionally and respectfully with patients, families, and internal/external staff, preserving patient dignity.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Graduate of an accredited LPN program.
• Certifications & Licenses: Current state LPN licensure; CPI and CPR certified per policy.
• Experience: Two years of experience as an LPN preferred, with at least one year of acute psychiatric care experience.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

• Physical Demands: Position involves sitting (15%), standing (35%), walking (50%), and bending (up to 50%). Ability to lift and carry 65 pounds or more.
• Environment: Exposure to infection from disease-bearing specimens, blood-borne pathogens, body fluids, occasional irregular hours, and high-risk behaviors from patients/visitors that may involve agitation, aggression, or violence.