Registered Nurse RN Behavioral Health Geriatric Psych

Banner Health • Tucson, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides nursing care to geriatric patients on the Behavioral Health Pavilion’s Geriatric Psych Unit at Banner University Medical Center South Campus in Tucson, Arizona. The unit serves patients with behavioral health needs and often high-acuity medical needs; many require hands-on care and may be unable to communicate their needs independently. The RN works with psychiatric physicians, case managers, pharmacists, behavioral health specialists, and security officers to support patient safety, healing, and independence. Floating to the campus’s other two Behavioral Health units may be required based on daily census.

The RN assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents patient care in accordance with organizational policies and professional nursing standards. The role includes nursing assessments, medication administration, assistance with activities of daily living, maintaining patient safety, and encouraging coping skills and participation in group sessions. The RN coordinates and delegates care, evaluates patient and family responses, communicates with the health care team, and contributes to staff education and quality improvement.

The position is offered as full-time day or night shift, with three 12-hour shifts per week. Day hours are 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.; night hours are 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m. Shifts include a set rotation for weekends and holidays. Self-scheduling is available. Weekend and night shift differentials are offered when applicable.

Requirements

• Current, valid RN license in the state of practice, temporary/interim RN license in the state of practice, or compact RN licensure for the current state of practice.
• BLS certification.
• Maintain clinical performance competencies appropriate to the area of practice, demonstrated through annual validations.
• Relate relevant experience, training, and education during the interview process.
• For employees working at BUMCS in a Behavioral Health clinical setting: possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at hire and maintain it throughout employment.
• Additional certification or continuing education may be required based on area of practice.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the clinical area for which the applicant is applying is desired.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Professional certification preferred.
• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural, and discharge-planning needs; review patient histories, diagnostics, and laboratory data, and report abnormal results.
• Complete assessments and reassessments according to patient needs and policy.
• Develop and revise patient-specific plans of care, including discharge plans, in collaboration with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team.
• Implement care through direct patient care and coordination, delegation, and supervision of health care team activities.
• Provide care according to physician orders, the nursing plan of care, policies, standards of care, and regulatory requirements.
• Promote continuity of care by accurately communicating patient status to other caregivers.
• Evaluate patient and family responses to care and teaching, progress toward goals, and the effectiveness of patient education; revise plans as needed.
• Document assessments, planning, interventions, evaluations, patient responses, and physician orders accurately and in a timely manner.
• Provide evidence-based care and may participate in research, shared leadership, and improvement of nursing quality indicators and outcomes.
• Contribute to education, orientation, role development, precepting, and mentoring of facility personnel, patients, students, families, and visitors when appropriate.
• Interact with staff, physicians, patients, families, community providers, agencies, and clergy concerning patient care.
• On the Geriatric Psych Unit, administer medications, assist with activities of daily living, maintain patient safety, and encourage coping skills and group participation.
• Float to the other two Behavioral Health units on campus when required by census.

Benefits

• Health and financial security benefit plan options for employees and families.
• Self-scheduling tool.
• $3 per hour weekend shift differential.
• 18% night shift differential, when applicable.
• Clinical Ladder program with compensation incentives as nurses progress and engage in professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed