LPN- Full TIme

Renewal Health Group; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Montare Behavioral Health in Tucson, AZ is hiring full-time LPNs for our adult Behavioral Health Inpatient Facility in the north foothills. Work 8-hour shifts with weekend availability; schedule options include 7:00 AM–3:30 PM or 3:00 PM–11:30 PM, five days a week.

Under the DON and Medical Director, you will assess and respond to a wide range of needs in a residential treatment setting, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to promote patient safety and well-being.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program (LPN/RN).
• Arizona State Board of Nursing license required.
• 3 years in a psychiatric health-care setting preferred.
• Level I AZ DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card required.
• Valid Arizona driver license and clean 39-month MVR.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nursing assessments and document health notes (physical and behavioral).
• Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation to ensure safety.
• Transcribe orders and administer prescribed medications.
• Perform chart checks, med counts and audits of the med room.
• Participate in treatment planning as part of the clinical team.
• Educate patients and staff on behavioral health diagnoses and treatments.
• Attend trainings and meetings as scheduled.
• Maintain cleanliness of the medication area and related spaces.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Crisis intervention

De-escalation

Documentation

Education

LPN/Licensed Practical Nurse

Arizona State Board of Nursing license

Job description

Montare Behavioral Health is hiring full-time LPN's at our adult Behavioral Health Inpatient Facility located in the north foothills of Tucson, AZ!

Position Summary

Under the direction of the DON, the nurses work closely with the Medical Director, and other multidisciplinary team members to identify, assess and respond to a wide range of physical, psychological and social needs of our clients in a residential treatment setting.

Schedule (8hr shifts):

7am-3:30pm or 3pm-11:30am, 5 days a week

*Must be available at least one weekend shift

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Completes nursing assessments and documents pertinent information including behavioral health, physical health and/or substance abuse issues.
• Provides support and participates during crisis intervention with ability to de-escalate to ensure the patient's safety and the safety of others.
• Transcribes Medical Provider orders and administers prescribed medications.
• Performs chart checks, medication counts and medication room audits.
• Participates in patient treatment planning as part of the multidisciplinary clinical team.
• Assist as requested to provide education to patients and the team regarding behavioral health diagnosis, medications and treatments.
• Attends and participates in regularly scheduled meetings and trainings
• Assist with maintaining and ensuring the cleanliness of the medication room and all other common areas utilized by the patients.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• At least 21 years of age.
• Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Currently licensed to practice by the Arizona State Board of Nursing.
• Three (3) years experience working in a psychiatric health-care facility preferred.
• Experience monitoring patients detoxing from substances preferred.
• Additional Requirements:
• Must have a Level I AZ DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card, and able to pass required background clearances.
• Must be able to display proficient oral and written communication skills.
• a current Arizona Driver License, and current, clean, 39-month Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Job Type: Full time

Montare Behavioral Health is an EEO