Registered Nurse (RN) Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health • Avondale, AZ

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Registered Nurse (RN), Behavioral Health. This is a FLOAT position for INTAKE/Admissions and Floor/Bedside RN. The schedule is 3x12 with Day shifts. Copper Springs Avondale is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network. The role is vital in making communities healthier. The department is family-oriented, led by an energetic and highly collaborative leadership team, with enthusiastic, driven, and eager team members.

Requirements

• Current state RN license
• BSN from an accredited nursing school
• CPR certification within 30 days
• Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days
• Completion of additional age specific training within 30 days
• A strong knowledge of TJC, Medicare, OSHA, patient rights, and all applicable state and federal laws and regulations governing mental health care facilities must be obtained within 30 days of employment
• Complete/Schedule CPR instructor and CPI instructor certification courses scheduled within 90 days of employment

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility
• Direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, Adult, Adolescent and geriatric patients
• Previous experience as a nurse educator

Responsibilities

• Understands patient treatment plans and coaches staff regarding patient response to treatment interventions.
• Trains staff on specific policies, forms, and processes.
• Provides staff with hands-on initial and ongoing clinical education.
• May serve as a preceptor for new nurse and PCA hires.
• Trains staff on all department policies and procedures including but not limited to: patient safety processes including close observation rounds, clinical precautions, safety rounding, proper documentation, and any other patient safety interventions.
• Maintains CPI Instructor certification and trains staff on appropriate crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques as required and according to policy and procedure.
• Maintains CPR Instructor certification and conducts regular classes for staff certification.
• Displays a thorough knowledge of confidentiality; demonstrates knowledge of HIPAA regulations and abides by those standards.
• Provides training to new employees and reviews performance and progress in a timely manner based on hospital policy.
• Collaborates with HR and DON to maintain accurate records of all staff certification requirements.
• Attends supervisory meetings, in-services, and other meetings as scheduled.
• Maintains current training and knowledge in all fire and disaster procedures.
• Develops and conducts education needs assessments and associated training for all staff that is informational and pertinent to hospital needs.
• Conducts annual staff training and periodic training as needed.
• Monitors completion of assigned education and training.
• Works with all department heads to improve hospital performance through staff education and training.
• Responsible for thorough onboarding of all new employees.
• All other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level