LPN/LVN

UHS•Tucson, AZ

44d•Onsite

About The Position

The LPN provides nursing care to designated patients under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse, in a manner consistent with the philosophy and objectives of the hospital and within the framework of established policies and procedures of the Department of Nursing Services. As a key team member in the clinical area, the LPN performs a variety of direct and indirect patient care duties. Palo Verde Behavioral Health Hospital provides comprehensive behavioral healthcare for children, adolescents, adults, and senior adults suffering from mental health and addictive illnesses. PVBH is an 84 bed, short-term, acute care hospital offering inpatient, partial and intensive outpatient hospitalization, as well as specialized treatment programs for chemical dependency. PVBH has an excellent reputation as an innovative hospital with caring, dedicated staff, experienced in the delivery of behavioral healthcare. Situated in Tucson, AZ, at the base of the Catalina Foothills, PVBH is minutes to Saguaro National Park and the University of Arizona.

Requirements

High School Graduate or equivalent required.
LPN license required.
Must be certified in CPR upon hire and bi-annually thereafter.
Must possess or obtain and be able to perform Handle With Care within 30 days of hire and re-certify as needed.
Must complete all required mandatory in-services annually.
Must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card or the ability to obtain.
Must be tested for Tuberculosis with a PPD skin test or chest x-ray upon hire and as required thereafter.

Nice To Haves

Clinical experience in a psychiatric setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides nursing care to designated patients under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Performs a variety of direct and indirect patient care duties as a key team member in the clinical area.