Pediatric Behavioral Health LPN - Day Shift

CMC Phoenix; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

College Medical Center Phoenix is seeking a full-time Pediatric Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for day and night shifts in the Behavioral Health unit. You will provide safe, age-appropriate care to pediatric patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities include monitoring, crisis intervention, admissions support, and documenting care; candidates should hold an LPN license, BLS, and CPI certification within 30 days. New grads welcome and fingerprinting required.

Qualifications

• Current LPN licensure
• New Grads are welcome to apply
• A Level One Fingerprint Card is required
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers card
• Minimum 6 months of psychiatric experience preferred
• CPI Certification required within 30 days of hire
• Knowledge of pediatric growth and development and age-appropriate patient care
• Experience in an acute psychiatric inpatient setting preferred

Responsibilities

• Observe, record, and report changes in patients’ physical, emotional, and behavioral conditions
• Provide safe and age-appropriate nursing care to pediatric patients under the supervision of an RN
• Monitor safety within the therapeutic environment and assist with crisis intervention and de-escalation as needed
• Assist with admissions, patient data collection, and orientation to the unit and program
• Document patient interactions, observations, and responses to therapeutic interventions
• Communicate appropriately with patients, parents, guardians, and caregivers regarding care
• Collaborate with RNs and the interdisciplinary treatment team to implement individualized care plans
• Help maintain a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment for pediatric patients

Skills

Pediatric care

Crisis intervention

Communication with families

Education

LPN licensure

BLS certification

CPI certification

Job description

College Medical Center Phoenix is seeking a full-time Pediatric Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for day and night shifts in the Behavioral Health unit. You will provide safe, age-appropriate care to pediatric patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities include monitoring, crisis intervention, admissions support, and documenting care; candidates should hold an LPN license, BLS, and CPI certification within 30 days. New grads welcome and fingerprinting required.