Registered Nurse (RN)
About The Position
Montare Behavioral Health is hiring Registered Nurses for 12-hour PM shifts at its adult behavioral health inpatient facility in the north foothills of Tucson, Arizona. Under the direction of the Director of Nursing (DON), nurses work closely with the Medical Director and multidisciplinary team members to identify, assess, and respond to clients’ physical, psychological, and social needs while they receive mental health and substance use treatment in a residential facility setting. The schedule is 7:00 PM–7:30 AM, three shifts per week for full-time staff. Nurses must be available to work at least one weekend day.
Requirements
- At least 21 years of age.
- Graduate of an accredited professional nursing program.
- Currently licensed to practice by the Arizona State Board of Nursing.
- Two years of experience working directly with clients with psychiatric diagnoses in a treatment facility.
- Experience monitoring clients detoxing from substances.
- Level I Arizona DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card and ability to pass required background clearances.
- Proficient oral and written communication skills.
- Current Arizona driver license and a current, clean 39-month Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Availability to work three 12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM, including at least one weekend day.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Complete nursing assessments and document pertinent behavioral health, physical health, and substance abuse concerns.
- Observe clients; chart and report changes in condition, including adverse reactions to medication or treatment; and take necessary follow-up action.
- Provide crisis intervention using therapeutic communication, verbal de-escalation, and trauma-informed approaches.
- Transcribe Medical Provider orders and administer prescribed medications.
- Review medication logs, conduct daily medication counts, and request refills as needed.
- Manage, organize, and maintain the safety of the medication room, including supply inventory and equipment compliance.
- Evaluate medical concerns and direct clients to emergency medical care when required.
- Assist clients with activities of daily living.
- Work with the treatment team to assess client needs, plan and modify care, and implement interventions.
- Support clients and build rapport while maintaining consistent boundaries.
- Provide education to clients and the team about behavioral health diagnoses, medications, and treatments, as requested.
- Attend and participate in regularly scheduled team meetings and trainings.
- Perform other responsibilities as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
