Registered Nurse – Behavioral Health

Registered Nurse – Behavioral Health

Requirements

• Active RN License – Unrestricted, issued by the Arizona Board of Nursing
• 1+ Year 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 – Ability to stay calm under pressure
• Experience Working with Children & Adolescents in a behavioral health setting
• Experience with EMRs and psychiatric documentation

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive physical and mental health assessments, documenting all pertinent information.
• Administer medications per facility protocol, ensuring accurate documentation.
• Monitor, document, and report behavioral and medical changes.
• Participate in patient treatment planning as part of the multidisciplinary clinical team.
• Educate patients on diagnoses, treatments, and medications.
• Utilize verbal de-escalation and therapeutic interventions for potentially dangerous situations.
• Demonstrate knowledge of seclusion and restraint standards, including proper documentation.
• Apply SafeClinch techniques in accordance with facility guidelines.
• Accurately document all patient care in a timely manner per facility protocol.
• Perform lab draws and provide 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

• Experience with EMRs and psychiatric documentation