Registered Nurse PRN
About The Position
Southwest Behavioral and Health Services is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse who can help us fulfill our mission. “Delivering compassionate care to enhance lives and improve communities”. We are seeking someone who is empathetic, caring and excellent communication skills. Does this describe you? If so, you may be the person we are looking for to join our dynamic Phoenix team! The Crisis and Recovery Unit provides behavioral health interventions in a structured, non-hospital setting that assists adults in resolving behavioral crisis. Services are provided in a locked facility with 24-hour nursing coverage on the premises, court ordered treatment is also provided. The shifts are 12 hours shifts 7am-7pm or 7pm-7am. Your primary responsibility will be working with adult patients needing psychiatric care and supervising the crisis unit. In this role you will be a strong individual contributor with no direct reports, allowing you to provide recovery-based services in a secure environment for consumers in varying levels of crisis. What makes this position unique, you will also have 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 you a chance to use your diverse nursing skills.
Requirements
- Licensed in the State of Arizona
- One to two years of experience in psychiatric nursing
- Documentation of education, relevant experience and credentials
- Must complete a pre-employment physical examination and TB test
- Knowledge of psychiatric medications and their indications, common side effects, reactions and interactions of medications prescribed
- Ability to work with agitated services participants in crisis and their families
- Knowledge of Arizona Mental Health Law and the petition process
- Knowledge of State of Arizona Nursing Rules and Regulations
- Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques
- Able to perform duties with minimal supervision
- Able to direct and supervise a team
- Function as a team member
- Communicate clearly and effectively verbally and in written form
Nice To Haves
- Experienced in a community-based psychiatric practice
- Thorough comprehension of psychiatric practice
Responsibilities
- Working with adult patients needing psychiatric care
- Supervising the crisis unit
- Providing recovery-based services in a secure environment for consumers in varying levels of crisis
- Influencing various team members
- Working collaboratively with the psychiatric prescriber
- Implementing behavioral management interventions in defusing and de-escalating service participants
- Documenting services participation treatment
Benefits
- Generous shift differential
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
