Licensed Practical Nurse I | Behavioral Hospital | Day Shift |

$27.89 - $41.83 / hour

Work Status Details: REGULAR FULL TIME | 72.00 Hours Every Two Weeks
Shift: Days
Pay Rate Type: Hourly
Location: Behavioral Health

Listed is the base hiring salary range offered for this position. Actual salaries may vary depending on factors, including but not limited to skills and experience. The salary range listed is just one component of the total rewards/compensation package offered to candidates.
Min = $27.89
Mid = $34.86
Max = $41.83

Summary:

The Behavioral Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides safe, patient-centered psychiatric nursing care under the direction of a Registered Nurse and the licensed provider. The LPN assists in the delivery of therapeutic interventions, medication administration, health monitoring, and crisis stabilization for individuals experiencing mental health or substance use conditions. The role supports patients in an acute behavioral health setting by promoting safety, emotional stabilization, and recovery-focused care in alignment with organizational standards and regulatory expectations.

Responsibilities:

Patient Care & Assessment Support - Gathers data related to patient behavior, withdrawal symptoms, medical conditions, and mental health status to report to the RN or provider. Monitors and documents changes in patient condition and promptly communicates concerns to the supervising RN or provider. Participates in implementing individualized care plans and evaluates patient response to interventions.

Medication Administration & Monitoring - Administers medications safely, including psychotropic and PRN medications, according to state scope of practice and facility policy. Monitors, documents, and reports medication reactions, side effects, and therapeutic responses. Supports medication education and adherence consistent with patient care plans.

Therapeutic Engagement & Interventions - Uses trauma-informed communication, motivational interviewing principles, and recovery-focused approaches when interacting with patients. Participates in group activities, facilitates nursing groups, milieu engagement, and therapeutic programming as directed by the RN or treatment team. Assists with crisis intervention strategies including verbal de-escalation techniques.

Safety & Compliance - Monitors patient safety through observation level documentation, rounding compliance, and milieu safety checks. Participates in the safe application, monitoring, and documentation of restraint or seclusion interventions when clinically necessary, following legal and regulatory requirements. Reports safety concerns, environmental risks, and behavioral escalations promptly.

Collaboration & Communication - Works collaboratively with the RN, psychiatrist, nurse practitioners, therapists, and mental health technicians to support continuity of care. Documents patient care in accordance with organizational charting standards, CMS/DNV requirements, and state regulations. Maintains therapeutic boundaries and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and professional ethics.

Professionalism & Accountability - Participate in staff huddles, treatment team meetings, and continuing education to support high-quality care. Demonstrates reliability, teamwork, and adaptability in a fast-paced behavioral health environment.

Performs additional duties as assigned.

Credentials:
Essential:
* BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS)
* LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN)

Education:
Essential:
* HS DIPLOMA/GED

Other information:

Minimum Requirements:

High School Equivalency Diploma

2 year's related experience

Active Practical Nurse (LPN) License in the state of practice

Arizona Fingerprint Clearance

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Ability to work with patients experiencing severe mental illness, substance use disorders, and crisis behaviors.

Preferred:

Prior behavioral health or acute care nursing experience.

CPI/MAB/PMAB or other behavioral crisis de-escalation certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire).

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A career at Onvida Health is more than just a job. It’s a place to have a long and rewarding career, making a difference in the lives of those in our shared community. When you join our team, you become an integral part of a thriving community committed to improving the health and well-being of everyone in southwestern Arizona.

At Onvida Health, we believe in progress with purpose. Our commitment to innovation is matched by our dedication to kindness and integrity. We take our values seriously because we know they lead to better outcomes for our patients and a better experience for all of us. We’re looking for people who approach each day with a sense of possibility, a drive to make things better, and a commitment to kindness. If that sounds like you, you’re our kind of people.

If you’re looking for a career where innovation meets compassion, where you can grow and contribute to building a healthier tomorrow, Onvida Health is the place for you.

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