What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse - Psychiatry position at Valleywise Health System?
Join our dynamic Behavioral Health team, where compassion meets excellence in patient care. Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, our nurses deliver professional, skilled, and age-specific care in collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary partners.
In this role, you’ll use your expertise and compassion to promote comprehensive, meaningful, and cost-effective healthcare in a diverse setting. Working under the general supervision of a Registered Nurse, you’ll also provide nursing, secretarial, and technical support services that directly impact the well-being of our inpatient behavioral health patients.
Hourly Pay Rate: $22.19 - $32.73
Qualifications
Education:
- Requires graduation from an accredited Practical Nurse training program.
Experience:
- Prefer at least one (1) year of nursing-related experience in an inpatient behavioral health setting.
- Must have the ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
- Pursuant to Arizona Administrative Code R9-10-306 CHAPTER 10 of the Dept. of Health Services, personnel must be at least 21 years of age, or at least 18 years of age and licensed or certified under A.R.S. Title 32 and providing services within the personnel member’s scope of practice.
Specialized Training:
- Must have crisis prevention and intervention training.
Certification/Licensure:
- Requires valid licensure as a Practical Nurse, which is issued by the Arizona State Board of Nursing.
- Requires a BLS card obtained through an approved American Heart Association (AHA) training center within three months.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Requires the ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English.
- Requires excellent communication and time management skills.
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Salary : $22 - $33
