Registered Nurse (RN), Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health; Avondale (AZ); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

PTO & Insurance

Tuition Assistance

401(k) Retirement & Company Match

Well-being Programs

Career Development

Job summary

Copper Springs Avondale, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for Behavioral Health to join a patient‑centered team in Avondale, AZ. This full‑time role follows a 3x12 schedule with daytime hours, focusing on compassionate, evidence‑based care.

You will assess patients, supervise shifts, document care, and collaborate with physicians to adjust treatment plans while upholding hospital policies and nursing standards.

Qualifications

• Current Arizona RN license or compact license with AZ endorsement.
• Associate degree in nursing required; BSN preferred.
• BLS certification required; ACLS/PALS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient and plan care within set time frames and document findings.
• Oversee and supervise the shift, delegating tasks and ensuring policies are followed.
• Monitor patient for change of condition and notify physician as needed.
• Follow hospital policy for medication administration.
• Interact with patients with empathy, dignity, and respect.
• Deliver quality nursing care per treatment plan and policies.

Skills

BLS certification

Leadership

Patient care

Empathy

Education

Associate degree in nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN), Behavioral Health

Job Type: Full-Time | 3x12

Schedule: Days

Your experience matters

Copper Springs Avondale is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well‑being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Nurse (RN), joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

We are a family-oriented team led by an energetic and highly collaborative leadership team. The department is made up of team members who are enthusiastic, driven, and eager to grow within a positive, forward‑thinking organization.

How you'll contribute

A Behavioral Health (RN) who excels in this role:

• Will assess the patient and plan care within set time‑frames and document findings according to policies.

• Will oversee and supervise the shift. Demonstrates leadership through duties that may include: delegating tasks such as groups, close observation,meal supervision, etc. Will also oversee staff to ensure nursing policies and procedures are followed and exemplary patient care is consistently delivered by self and all members of the team.

• Will monitor patient for change of condition and respond accordingly up to and including notification of the physician.

• RN will follow hospital policy for medication administration.

• RN will consistently use empathy, dignity, and respect when interacting with patients.

• Delivery of quality nursing care to ensure that goals of the treatment plan are properly executed following hospital policies and procedures and demonstrated nursing competencies.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full‑time and part‑time employees.

• Financial Protection & PTO:Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long‑term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

• Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

• Employee Well‑being:Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

Applicants should have a current state RN license and possess an associate degree from an accredited nursing school. Additional requirements include:

• Certifications: AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) required. ACLS, PALS and Handle with Care preferred.

• Licenses: Must have a current Arizona State License or Compact License with Arizona endorsement.

• Education: Associate's degree required. BSN preferred.

More about Copper Springs Avondale

Copper Springs Avondale is a behavioral health hospital located in Avondale, Arizona, serving the greater Phoenix metro area. We provide inpatient and outpatient mental health and addiction treatment for adolescents and adults in a safe, supportive, and compassionate environment.

Our programs include inpatient psychiatric care, detox services, Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), allowing us to support patients at every stage of their healing and recovery journey. We also offer 24/7 walk in access, ensuring timely care for individuals in crisis.

Copper Springs is proud to offer Help for Heroes, a specialized program designed to meet the unique needs of active‑duty military, veterans, first responders, and other frontline professionals who face high levels of stress and trauma in their careers.

Our team is deeply committed to our mission of Changing People's Lives by providing evidence‑based care, treating every patient with dignity and respect, and fostering a culture of teamwork, safety, and compassion among staff and patients alike.

EEOC Statement

Copper Springs Hospital Avondaleis an Equal Opportunity Employer. Copper Springs Hospital Avondaleis committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post‑acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.