Registered Nurse RN Sign On Bonus

Sierra Tucson•Tucson, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Sierra Tucson in Tucson, Arizona, is hiring full-time registered nurses to provide patient-centered care in a behavioral health and addiction treatment facility. The role is listed for day and night shifts, with shift times of 5:30 a.m.–6 p.m. and 6 p.m.–5:30 a.m. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered. The facility describes itself as a nationally recognized leader in behavioral health and addiction treatment and emphasizes mental, physical, and spiritual wellness, continuing education, professional development, and a supportive, collaborative culture. The registered nurse assesses patients’ physical and behavioral health needs, develops and implements nursing care plans, provides nursing services within applicable standards and policies, administers medications, maintains accurate documentation, and communicates with patients, families, physicians, and other treatment team members. The nurse also supports admissions and discharges, monitors patient status, and coordinates unit activities as directed.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by the state of employment, or eligibility to practice nursing in accordance with state requirements.
One year of nursing experience.
CPR certification required.
De-escalation and restraint certification required; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.

Nice To Haves

Previous psychiatric, mental health, behavioral health, or substance abuse nursing experience.
First aid, which may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ physical and behavioral health needs and coordinate their care.
Develop and implement nursing care plans specific to assessed needs.
Maintain medical records and educate patients and families about physical and behavioral health conditions.
Provide nursing care within the state Nurse Practice Act, applicable standards, and facility and corporate policies and procedures.
Ensure verbally received physicians’ orders are legible and transcribed according to policy.
Assess patients’ status on an ongoing basis and gather and document pertinent information.
Notify physicians of significant status changes, including detox difficulties, medical emergencies, medication responses, and related challenges.
Complete initial nursing treatment plans upon admission.
Use universal precautions when providing direct patient care.
Administer medications accurately according to orders.
Document controlled-substance medication counts accurately on required documents.
Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently and accurately as directed.
Maintain therapeutic rapport and professional boundaries with patients, respect personal space, give patients direct attention, and maintain rational detachment.
Provide direction or coordinate unit activities as directed.
Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, coworkers, and others involved in inpatient treatment.