Charge Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health

Mind 24-7•Mesa, AZ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

MIND 24-7 is hiring a Charge Registered Nurse to provide on-site behavioral health crisis care in Mesa, Arizona. The role focuses on stabilizing patients experiencing acute psychiatric distress in a fast-paced crisis setting, serving children, adolescents, and adults. The nurse provides direct patient care and collaborates with a multidisciplinary clinical team. This is an onsite night-shift position scheduled for three 12-hour shifts, from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM. The position includes conducting physical and mental health assessments, administering and documenting medications, monitoring patient status, participating in treatment planning, educating patients, and using de-escalation and therapeutic interventions. The nurse also follows seclusion and restraint standards, uses SafeClinch techniques, performs lab draws and wound care as ordered, and may float among qualified clinical services within the market. MIND 24-7 describes its mission as providing accessible, compassionate mental health care through Express Care, Crisis Care, and Outpatient Progressions. The role offers competitive pay and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with company contributions, and accrued paid time off.

Requirements

Active, unrestricted RN license issued by the Arizona Board of Nursing.
At least 3 years of psychiatric, behavioral health, or crisis care experience.
Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card, or ability to obtain one upon hire.
Comfort working in a crisis environment with diverse patient populations.
Experience working with children and adolescents in a behavioral health setting.
Proficiency with EMRs and psychiatric documentation.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive physical and mental health assessments and document pertinent information.
Administer medications according to facility protocol and document accurately.
Monitor, document, and report behavioral and medical changes in patients.
Participate in patient treatment planning as part of the multidisciplinary clinical team.
Educate patients about diagnoses, treatments, and medications.
Use verbal de-escalation and therapeutic interventions in potentially dangerous situations.
Follow seclusion and restraint standards and ensure proper documentation.
Apply SafeClinch techniques in accordance with facility guidelines.
Document patient care accurately and promptly according to facility protocol.
Perform lab draws and provide wound care as ordered.
Float among clinical services within the market as needed and where qualified.
Attend required supervision sessions and complete assigned training.
Perform other duties as assigned.