LPN/LVN - Night Shift

but, with limited; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Palo Verde Behavioral Health Hospital in Tucson, AZ, seeks an LPN to provide nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, contributing to the hospital's behavioral health services.

The LPN will perform direct and indirect patient care duties within a supportive nursing team, with opportunities for professional development and advancement in a leading healthcare system.

Qualifications

• CPR certification required upon hire.
• Handle With Care training or ability to obtain within 30 days.
• Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card or ability to obtain.
• Tuberculosis test (PPD) or chest x-ray upon hire and as required.
• Clinical experience in a psychiatric setting preferred.
• Must be an LPN licensed.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to designated patients under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Perform a variety of direct and indirect patient care duties.

Skills

CPR certification

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

LPN License

Job description

Responsibilities

The LPN provides nursing care to designated patients under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse, in a manner consistent with the philosophy and objectives of the hospital and within the framework of established policies and procedures of the Department of Nursing Services. As a key team member in the clinical area, the LPN performs a variety of direct and indirect patient care duties.

Palo Verde Behavioral Health Hospital provides comprehensive behavioral healthcare for children, adolescents, adults, and senior adults suffering from mental health and addictive illnesses. PVBH is an 84 bed, short-term, acute care hospital offering inpatient, partial and intensive outpatient hospitalization, as well as specialized treatment programs for chemical dependency. PVBH has an excellent reputation as an innovative hospital with caring, dedicated staff, experienced in the delivery of behavioral healthcare. Situated in Tucson, AZ, at the base of the Catalina Foothills, PVBH is minutes to Saguaro National Park and the University of Arizona.

What do our current nurses value at UHS? An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Registered Nurse (RN) is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for leadership development as a Registered Nurse (RN) with UHS. Supportive and responsive leadership. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Palo Verde offers comprehensive benefits for the Registered Nurse (RN) position, such as:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Great & affordable benefits
• 401(k) with a match

Qualifications

Education: High School Graduate or equivalent required. LPN license required.

Experience: Clinical experience in a psychiatric setting preferred.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Must be certified in CPR upon hire and bi-annually thereafter and must possess or obtain and be able to perform Handle With Care within 30 days of hire and re-certify as needed. Must complete all required mandatory in-services annually. Must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card or the ability to obtain. Must be tested for Tuberculosis with a PPD skin test or chest x-ray upon hire and as required thereafter.

One of the nation’s largest and most respected hospital companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Steadily growing from a startup to an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, UHS today has annual revenue nearing $10 billion. In 2017, UHS was recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; ranked #276 on the Fortune 500, and listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America’s Top 500 Public Companies.

Our operating philosophy is as effective today as it was 40 years ago: Build or acquire high quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets, invest in the people and equipment needed to allow each facility to thrive, and become the leading healthcare provider in each community we serve.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 81,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates more than 320 acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers in the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the United Kingdom.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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