Charge Nurse – Crisis RN – Night Shift

Charge Nurse – Crisis RN – Night Shift

Requirements

• Active RN License – Unrestricted, issued by the Arizona Board of Nursing
• 2+ Years of Psychiatric, Behavioral Health, or Crisis Care Experience
• Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card (or ability to obtain upon hire)
• Comfortable Working in a Crisis Environment – Strong ability to lead under pressure
• Experience Working with Children & Adolescents in a behavioral health setting
• Experience with EMRs and psychiatric documentation

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support night shift RNs, behavioral health staff, and other clinicians.
• Ensure smooth overnight operations while maintaining patient safety and staff efficiency.
• Conduct and oversee comprehensive physical and mental health assessments, ensuring accurate documentation.
• Administer and oversee medication management, ensuring compliance with facility protocols.
• Monitor, document, and report behavioral and medical changes, escalating concerns as needed.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for clinical and operational issues during overnight shifts.
• Manage patient flow and staff assignments to optimize care delivery.
• Participate in treatment planning alongside the multidisciplinary clinical team.
• Utilize verbal de-escalation and therapeutic interventions to manage high-risk situations.
• Ensure compliance with seclusion, restraint, and SafeClinch protocols.
• Maintain thorough documentation of all patient care activities.
• Perform lab draws and wound care as ordered.
• Float among various clinical services within the market, as needed and where qualified.
• Attend required supervision sessions and complete all assigned trainings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Charge Nurse or Leadership Experience Preferred