Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN)

Naphcare, Inc.•Buckeye, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

NaphCare is hiring an experienced Psychiatric Registered Nurse to work at the Arizona Department of Corrections - Lewis in Buckeye, Arizona. The nurse provides counseling and mental health care to people in residence, working alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals to serve patients with complex mental health and medical needs. Under the direct supervision of the Health Services Administrator (HSA), Director of Nursing (DON), and Psychiatric Provider(s), the nurse provides care within the scope of the State Board of Nursing Practice in the facility’s mental health unit. The role includes evaluating patients in a variety of settings, conducting mental health evaluations, documenting care, supporting staff education, and collaborating on coordinated treatment and patient safety. The position also monitors compliance with facility and company policies and applicable ACA and NCCHC 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.
Possess 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 identifying and treating mental health and co-occurring substance abuse disorders, discharge planning, principles of social work, basic principles of individual and group behavior, and psychotropic medications.
Have effective communication skills to build patient rapport and relay information and treatment plans to medical and mental health professionals.
Have strong organizational skills to track patient treatment plans and progress notes.
Maintain confidentiality of proprietary and confidential information, demonstrate integrity and professionalism, adhere to a Code of Conduct, and comply with facility correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
Complete at least 12 hours of continuing education pertinent to correctional healthcare annually.
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, 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.
AHA-preferred BLS/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients in settings including intake, the mental health care unit, emergency situations, housing units, medical housing areas, and segregation units.
Conduct mental health evaluations, including gathering psychosocial histories, administering psychological tests, and identifying mental health needs and risks.
Document patient histories, vital signs, screenings, evaluations, examinations, treatments, and changes in patients’ conditions.
Use the TechCare EHR to maintain accurate and timely clinical records, progress notes, and other required documentation.
Participate in education and training related to mental health care for patients, security personnel, and healthcare staff.
Help evaluate the quality and effectiveness of mental health services and develop systems to ensure and 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.