Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Behavioral Health New

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 ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team 

El Dorado Spring Behavioral Health 106 private or semi-private bed facility located in Tucson, AZ, 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 

A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) who excels in this roll:

• Responsible for administer 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

Why join us

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.

What we're looking for

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 obtain within 30 days of hire.

More about El Dorado Springs

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, structured environment.

El Dorado Springs features a state‑of‑the‑art facility with over 100 private and semi‑private rooms, providing a secure and therapeutic setting focused on comfort, dignity, and healing. Patients receive 24/7 medically supervised care, evidence‑based therapy, medication management, and comprehensive discharge and aftercare planning.

Accredited by The Joint Commission and certified by CMS, El Dorado Springs Behavioral Health is committed to delivering relationship‑centered, evidence‑based care that improves outcomes and supports long‑term recovery. 

Driven by a mission to help individuals regain stability and wellness, our multidisciplinary team works collaboratively to provide compassionate care while fostering a supportive, safety‑focused workplace culture for our staff and patients alike.

EEOC Statement

"Copper Springs Hospital Avondale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Copper Springs Hospital Avondale is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.