Registered Nurse, Inpatient - Nights Part-time

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services•Phoenix, AZ

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services is seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and engaged Psychiatric Registered Nurse to join their dynamic inpatient team. This part-time position involves working with adult patients needing psychiatric care and supervising the crisis unit. The role requires providing recovery-based services in a secure environment for consumers in varying levels of crisis. The nurse will collaborate with the psychiatric prescriber and influence team members. No two days are the same, offering opportunities to utilize diverse nursing skills.

Requirements

Currently licensed in the State of Arizona as a Registered Nurse
1 – 2 years of prior nursing experience
Knowledge of Arizona Mental Health Law and the petition process, State of Arizona and Nursing Rules and Regulations
Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques

Nice To Haves

Post-degree experience of two years in the area of psychiatric nursing
Experience in behavioral health prior to nursing license may be considered.

Responsibilities

Completes a thorough nursing assessment and nursing care plan on all consumers admitted
Works with psychiatric prescriber in monitoring patient medication
Takes leadership role in management of consumer treatment
Attends monthly Supervisor and All Staff meetings
Conducts medication education and other wellness groups
Oversees orientation and training of new clinical staff
Provides therapeutic interactions and activities to patients
During crisis, functions as the lead providing direction on using the least restrictive interventions
Works closely with clinical team and prescriber on consumer treatment and discharge planning