Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Phoenix, AZ

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services is one of Arizona’s oldest and largest non-profit, community-based providers of behavioral health services. We offer an array of programs to meet the unique needs of the communities we serve. SB&H is a well-established voice in the community with more than 115 sites, over one thousand employees, and 40 years’ experience.

We are seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse Lead to join our 7^th Ave Outpatient Clinic. This location provides mental health treatments, including medication monitoring and assistance for persons with addictions.

The Licensed Practical Nurse will work in-office Monday-Friday, standard business hours (no evenings, weekends or holidays).

Job Preview at a Glance:

The Licensed Practical Nurse serves as a central support within the interdisciplinary sites team. This staff member is responsible for providing methadone-dosing services to appropriate clients.

Responsibilities: 

• Completes blood draws and sends blood to the lab
• Monitor known health conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and obesity
• Performs injections
• Review the effects and side effects of medications
• Provide assessment and monitoring of physical/medical status
• Accepts medication orders from physician via telephone and medication records
• Participate in Clinical case staffing
• Facilitate coordination with the consumer’s clinical team and PCP

• Provides accurate documentation of contact with members

Qualifications:

• Licensed in the State of Arizona as an RN
• Ability to obtain fingerprint clearance card

Other than a life changing career, what is in it for you?

• Competitive Compensation- Hourly rate starts at $23 and could potentially increase based upon education and experience.
• Career Development – Benefit from our culture of internal promotion by growing into an array of leadership opportunities. 
• What is your dream vacation? You accrue up to 3.3 weeks of PTO your first year of employment, gives you plenty of time to plan your vacation, plus we offer 10 paid holidays.
• We will help you save for retirement – 40% company match up to a 10% deferral into your SB&H retirement account.
• We help you with your higher education goals – Reduce your tuition cost with our tuition reimbursement program & discount degree programs.
• Benefits with you in mind - 3 Medical Plan options, 3 Dental Plan options and SO much more.

 SB&H Mission & Values:

• Mission: Delivering Compassionate Care to Enhance Lives and Improve Communities
• Values: Compassion, Integrity, Quality, Empowerment, Innovation and Trust

SB&H is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE