Psychiatric Registered Nurse

NaphCare•Florence, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

NaphCare is hiring a Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) to provide nursing care in the mental health unit at the Arizona Department of Corrections – Eyman Facility in Florence, Arizona. The nurse works alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals in a controlled environment where security is a priority, caring for individuals with complex medical and mental health needs. The role operates within the scope of the State Board of Nursing Practice and is under the direct supervision of the Health Services Administrator (HSA), Director of Nursing (DON), and psychiatric providers. The nurse evaluates patients across facility settings, conducts mental health assessments, documents care, and collaborates with healthcare and correctional professionals to coordinate treatment. The position also supports patient and staff education, service quality and safety, and compliance with facility and company policies and applicable standards.

Requirements

Be a registered nurse or a graduate of an accredited practical or vocational nursing program.
Hold and maintain a current, unrestricted nursing license in the state of employment.
Hold an active BLS/CPR certification; AHA certification is preferred.
Have at least 1 year of clinical experience in a mental health care or acute care setting.
Have knowledge and experience in identifying and treating mental health and co-occurring substance abuse disorders, discharge planning, principles of social work, basic individual and group behavior, and psychotropic medications.
Have effective communication skills for building patient rapport and relaying information and treatment plans to medical and mental health professionals.
Have strong organizational skills to track patient treatment plans and progress notes.
Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate integrity, professionalism, adherence to a Code of Conduct, and compliance with facility correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
Complete at least 12 hours of continuing education annually in topics pertinent to correctional healthcare.
Pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening.
Be able to stand for long periods; lift and move patients up to 50 pounds; bend, squat, reach, push, pull, and walk significant distances; and perform physically demanding tasks such as CPR while maintaining balance and endurance throughout a shift.

Nice To Haves

Correctional healthcare experience is preferred.
AHA BLS/CPR certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients in intake, mental health, emergency, housing, medical housing, and segregation settings.
Conduct mental health evaluations, gather psychosocial histories, administer psychological tests, and identify mental health needs and risks.
Document patient histories, vital signs, screenings, evaluations, examinations, treatments, and changes in patients’ conditions.
Use the TechCare electronic health record to maintain accurate and timely clinical records, progress notes, and other required documentation.
Participate in mental health education and training for patients, security personnel, and healthcare staff.
Assist in evaluating the quality and effectiveness of mental health services and developing systems to monitor patient care and safety.
Collaborate with healthcare staff to resolve diagnostic and therapeutic problems and implement effective solutions.
Coordinate care with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, correctional staff, and other professionals.
Monitor compliance with site-specific and company policies and procedures, take appropriate corrective action, and ensure compliance with ACA and NCCHC standards.