Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN Behavioral Health
Listed on 2026-02-17
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Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, Mental Health Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Behavioral Health
Full‑Time | 3x12 | Nights
Your experience matters
El Dorado Springs is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well‑being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier.
More about our teamEl Dorado Spring Behavioral Health is a 106 private or semi‑private bed facility located in Tucson, Arizona, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone your experience matters.
How you'll contribute- Responsible for administering nursing care to ill or injured persons by assisting in caring for patients by utilizing basic understanding of psychiatric and personality disorders and giving direct care under the supervision of a registered nurse.
- Coordinate and deliver quality general and psychiatric nursing care to patients hospitalized for treatment of substance abuse, dual diagnosis, or psychiatric and emotional disorders.
- Will serve actively and constructively as a member of the multi‑disciplinary team, supporting the organization, program, and unit philosophy of care.
- Will ensure the safety and well‑being of each patient.
- Ensures that individual patient observation/checks are conducted.
- Physician orders are transcribed and administered accurately.
- Medications are administered safely and accurately with demonstrated knowledge of indications and side effects.
- Documentation adequately reflects acuity (physical and emotional status).
- Response to interventions and progress toward goals.
- Communicate patient's response to interventions to Interdisciplinary Treatment Team and daily report.
- Will interact with patients and groups of patients to enhance communication and delivery of quality care.
- Orient patient/family to program.
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
- Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full‑time and part‑time employees.
- Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
- Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- Employee Well‑being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
- Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
Applicants should have a current state LPN license, graduate from an accredited LVN/LPN program. Other requirements include:
- 21 years of age or older.
- Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred.
- Experience in patient assessments, family motivations, treatment planning and communication with external review organizations or comparable entities.
- CPR and De‑escalation certification required or obtained within 30 days of hire.
El Dorado Springs Behavioral Health is a behavioral health hospital located in Tucson, Arizona, providing acute inpatient and outpatient mental health and substance use treatment for adults and seniors across Southern Arizona.
The hospital offers a full continuum of care, including inpatient psychiatric stabilization, medically assisted detox (MAT), Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). These programs are designed to support individuals experiencing acute mental health symptoms, substance use disorders, or co‑occurring conditions in a safe,…
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