Psychiatric Registered Nurse

Naphcare, Inc.•Florence, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

NaphCare is hiring a Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) to work at the Arizona Department of Corrections - Eyman Facility in Florence, Arizona. The nurse works alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals to provide care to individuals in residence in a controlled environment where security is a top priority. Duties include physical assessments, medication administration, chronic illness management, and emergency response. The role provides nursing care within the scope of the State Board of Nursing Practice in the facility’s mental health unit. The Psychiatric Registered Nurse works under the direct supervision of the Health Services Administrator (HSA), Director of Nursing (DON), and Psychiatric Provider(s), and contributes to assessment, treatment, documentation, staff education, quality monitoring, and coordinated patient care.

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 principles of 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 care professionals.
Have strong organizational skills to track patient treatment plans and progress notes.
Be able to maintain confidentiality and 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 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, gather psychosocial histories, administer psychological tests, and identify mental health needs and risks.
Document patient histories and vital signs, perform mental health screenings and evaluations, assist with examinations and treatments, and report changes in patients’ conditions.
Use the TechCare EHR to maintain accurate and timely clinical records, progress notes, and other required documentation.
Participate in educational and training activities 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.