Registered Nurse, Inpatient -Day Part-time

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services Careers•Phoenix, AZ

82d•Onsite

About The Position

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services is seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and engaged Psychiatric Registered Nurse to join our dynamic inpatient team. This is a part-time position working Saturday and Sunday 7 AM to 7 PM, eligible for shift differential. The primary responsibility will be working with adult patients needing psychiatric care and supervising the crisis unit. This role involves being a strong individual contributor with no direct reports, providing recovery-based services in a secure environment for consumers in varying levels of crisis. The position offers the ability to influence various team members and work collaboratively with the psychiatric prescriber. No two days are the same; each day presents different challenges and opportunities granting a chance to use 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