Registered Nurse (RN), Behavioral Health

LifePoint Hospitals•Gilbert, AZ

67d•Onsite

About The Position

Copper Springs East is a 96-bed behavioral hospital located in Gilbert, AZ. The hospital offers inpatient and outpatient mental health and addiction treatment to adults, adolescents and their families. The Copper Springs East Nursing Team is devoted to providing innovative and exceptional psychiatric care in a safe and therapeutic environment. We focus on creating a strong foundation for long-term healing and recovery with evidence-based practices, and utilizing medication therapy that is relevant and up to date. Above all, we truly value that both the patients and our staff are treated with dignity and respect, always going that extra mile to ensure a positive environment. So, do you have what it takes to become part of a team dedicated to changing people's lives? Why join us 3x12 hour shift weekly Working with a highly engaged staff Healthy staffing levels Flexible scheduling Career growth Competitive compensation

Requirements

Degree from an accredited college or university in nursing or relevant licensure required.
Current unencumbered license to practice by the State Board of Nursing relevant to the state of the hospital.
CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days.
21 years or older
Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred.
De-escalation certification required or obtain within 30 days of hire.
n certification required or obtain within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred.

Responsibilities

Will assess the patient and plan care within set time-frames and document findings according to policies.
Will oversee and supervise the shift. Demonstrates leadership through duties that may include: delegating tasks such as groups, close observation, meal supervision, etc. Will also oversee staff to ensure nursing policies and procedures are followed and exemplary patient care is consistently delivered by self and all members of the team.
Will monitor patient for change of condition and respond accordingly up to and including notification of the physician.
RN will follow hospital policy for medication administration.
RN will consistently use empathy, dignity, and respect when interacting with patients.
Delivery of quality nursing care to ensure that goals of the treatment plan are properly executed following hospital policies and procedures and demonstrated nursing competencies.