LPN Per Diem- Behavioral Health Facility
Tucson, Arizona
Posted Aug 15
- Shift
- 12-hour
- Unit
- Psych
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- 12-hour
- Term
- Per Diem
- Setting
- Behavioral Health
- Accepts
- LPN
- Experience
- 3-5 years
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in Arizona is $38/hr, across 276 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Montare Behavioral Health is hiring PRN LPN's for
- 12 hour shifts 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.
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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: Per Diem
Montare Behavioral Health is an EEO
Sourced from Renewal Health Group’s careers page.
Requirements
- 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
- 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: Per Diem
- Montare Behavioral Health is an EEO
Place
- City
- Tucson, Arizona
- Median rent
- $1,145/mo
- Local household income
- $57,073/yr
- Metro price level
- 3% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
Tucson area index 96.9, where 100 is the national average.
Tucson blends desert beauty with a laid-back college-town spirit, framed by the Santa Catalina Mountains to the north and Saguaro National Park on its fringes. Neighborhoods like Fourth Avenue buzz with local shops and nightlife, while historic Barrio Libre preserves adobe architecture. The city attracts nurses seeking affordable Southwestern living and abundant outdoor recreation year-round.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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About the employer
Renewal Health Group is a behavioral health and addiction treatment organization operating facilities across multiple California locations including Palm Desert, Tarzana, Los Angeles, Encino, and La Quinta, as well as Phoenix, AZ. The organization operates mental health outpatient treatment programs…
On your path
Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.
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