Registered Nurse - RN - Behavioral Health PRN

Lifepoint Health•Sierra Vista, AZ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Registered Nurse (RN) – Behavioral Health Job Type: Part-Time | PRN Schedule: 12 hour shifts | Your Experience Matters at Canyon Vista Medical Center Canyon Vista Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. At Canyon Vista Medical Center, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you’re not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a registered nurse (RN) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. How You’ll Contribute Join our team in a supportive environment that fosters growth and learning. Work with cutting-edge technology. As a registered nurse, you will be responsible for delivery of patient care in the Behavioral Health Department through the nursing process of interview, assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation and triage. The RN provides direct patient care using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice for behavioral health patients. Collaborates with the interprofessional team to support a safe, therapeutic environment and high-quality outcomes. Reports to the Director or Manager of Department. Essential Functions Performs plan-of-care interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, and other medical care activities. Documents patient care provided in a timely and accurate manner. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition to the care team, physicians, patients, and families. Assists patients with activities of daily living (hygiene, elimination, nutrition, ambulation). Collaborates across disciplines to coordinate care (transfers, discharges, referrals, and psychosocial/spiritual support needs). Assesses learning needs and delivers age-/culture-appropriate patient and family education. Advocates for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient. Participates in unit and organizational performance improvement and required continuing education. Provides quality patient care and works other shifts/units as needed; may be assigned on-call. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Current Arizona or compact state RN license
Associate’s degree from an accredited nursing school
Associate’s Degree in Nursing required
Must have an active Arizona or Compact RN License.
BCLS required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's or Master's Degree preferred
Handle with Care certification is preferred
One year of experience preferred

Responsibilities

Performs plan-of-care interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, and other medical care activities.
Documents patient care provided in a timely and accurate manner.
Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition to the care team, physicians, patients, and families.
Assists patients with activities of daily living (hygiene, elimination, nutrition, ambulation).
Collaborates across disciplines to coordinate care (transfers, discharges, referrals, and psychosocial/spiritual support needs).
Assesses learning needs and delivers age-/culture-appropriate patient and family education.
Advocates for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
Participates in unit and organizational performance improvement and required continuing education.
Provides quality patient care and works other shifts/units as needed; may be assigned on-call.
Performs other duties as assigned.