Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Behavioral Health
Universal Health Services - Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85003
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Valley Hospital in Phoenix, AZ is now hiring a Behavioral Health LPN. We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate professional to join our dynamic team. The LPN will work under the direction of a Registered Nurse, providing nursing care to patients with a focus on psychiatric and personality disorders. The LPN will accurately collect data for the integrated assessment and must have a strong understanding of psychiatric and medical nursing procedures. Effective communication skills are essential, as the LPN will need to report changes in patient conditions to the RN. We seek nurses who demonstrate competent patient care, good communication and relationship skills, and the ability to set boundaries, hold confidences, and establish trust. Social maturity, emotional stability, self-confidence, and assertiveness are also important qualities. Location: 3550 East Pinchot Avenue, Phoenix, AZ Schedule: Days, 7am to 7pm Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited school of Nursing Valid unrestricted license as a Licensed Practical Nurse issued by the Arizona State Board of Nursing One year as a LPN in psychiatric nursing required Must pass a medication administration exam CPR certification upon hire Successful completion of (SAMA) including restraint and seclusion policies, within 30 days of employment Additional Information: Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive compensation and generous paid time off Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University May be required to work overtime and flexible hours Valley Hospital is a 122-bed psychiatric hospital located in Phoenix, Arizona, providing patient-centered care delivered by compassionate staff trained in the mental health and chemical dependency fields. Valley features individual units for adults and offers inpatient acute care, intensive outpatient programs, and specialty programs including crisis stabilization, rehabilitation support in maintaining sobriety, and a women's program to promote hope and healing. Valley Hospital is built on three core principles: outstanding care, compassionate people, and unparalleled service. About Universal Health Services, one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, 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. Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information. At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.