Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN)

NaphCare•Tucson, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

NaphCare is hiring an experienced Psychiatric Registered Nurse to provide counseling and mental health care to individuals at the Arizona Department of Corrections – Tucson in Tucson, Arizona. The nurse works alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals and provides nursing care within the scope of the State Board of Nursing Practice in the facility’s mental health unit. The role is under the direct supervision of the Health Services Administrator (HSA), Director of Nursing (DON), and Psychiatric Provider(s). The position involves evaluating patients in multiple facility settings, conducting mental health assessments, documenting care, supporting education and training, contributing to quality and safety efforts, and coordinating with healthcare and correctional professionals. The role serves patients with complex mental health and medical needs.

Requirements

Be a Registered Nurse or a graduate of an accredited program for practical or vocational nursing.
Hold and maintain a current, unrestricted nursing license in the state of employment.
Have 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 to build patient rapport and relay information and treatment plans to medical and mental healthcare 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 units (CEUs) 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 is preferred.
AHA BLS/CPR certification is preferred.

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.
Record patient histories and vital signs; conduct mental health screenings or evaluations; assist with examinations and treatments; and report changes in patients’ conditions.
Use the TechCare electronic health record (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.
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.