LPN PRN

Montare Behavioral Health is hiring PRN LPN's 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.

Schedule (8hr shifts):

PRN 7am-3:30pm

PRN 3pm-11:30am

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