Registered Nurse - Days YHC

Axiom Care • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a leader of the therapeutic care team and provides direct patient care during observation and medical detoxification. The RN collaborates with physicians, counselors, behavioral health technicians, other nurses, and healthcare professionals to coordinate, plan, and deliver multidisciplinary, patient-centered care. This is a full-time day-shift position.

The RN monitors patients’ physical and psychological signs and symptoms of withdrawal, administers prescribed medications, documents nursing histories and care, assesses patients, monitors vital signs and progress, identifies and reports abnormal diagnostic data, and follows physician orders and treatment protocols. The position also supports patient safety, infection control, continuity of care, accurate supply inventory, and compliance with nursing standards and procedures.

The RN provides education to patients and families about substance use, treatment options, recovery, and the rehabilitation process; advocates for patient rights and informed consent; and supervises and instructs behavioral health technician staff. The role supports Axiom Care’s Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) efforts, including training, language access initiatives, and culturally sensitive care. Other duties may be assigned by management.

Requirements

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Arizona.
• Current CPR certification.
• Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) qualification.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time-management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Ability to actively and effectively participate in patient rounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers about patients’ medical and psychological stability and general risk level.
• Knowledge and ability to check vital signs, including Accu-Check and safe parameters, blood alcohol levels, blood pressure parameters, pulse, respiration, temperature, and patient conversation.
• Knowledge and ability to review urinalysis and pregnancy-test results.
• Ability to perform chart checks by reviewing medication administration records, orders, laboratory results, and urinalyses for accuracy and confirming tasks are completed.

Nice To Haves

• One year of detox experience.
• One year of psychiatric experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care and monitor patients during scheduled substance-abuse, pain-management, and suicide screenings in group settings.
• Assess and monitor patients’ physical and psychological signs and symptoms of withdrawal from mood-altering chemicals.
• Administer prescribed medications to support safe detoxification and provide treatments that ease addiction-related physical symptoms.
• Obtain and document comprehensive nursing histories from patients or significant others.
• Perform basic patient assessments, record vital signs, note changes, and pursue more-specific investigations as needed.
• Identify abnormal diagnostic data, report findings to physicians and other care team members, and incorporate information into nursing care plans.
• Follow physician orders for admissions, medication administration, treatment protocols, and discharge.
• Provide quality-care assurance in accordance with state and nursing guidelines, standards, and infection-control protocols.
• Monitor patient progress and vital signs according to treatment protocols, and document care in patient and department charts in the EMR system.
• Participate in handoff meetings at the beginning and end of shifts to support continuity of care and effective communication.
• Communicate nursing and medical supply needs accurately and promptly to the Nursing Lead, and regularly inventory medications to ensure they are stocked.
• Teach patients about the physical and psychological effects of drug abuse, its impact on relationships, family life, and basic needs, and treatment options for short- and long-term recovery.
• Educate patients’ family members about the rehabilitation process and how they can support a loved one’s recovery.
• Advocate for patients’ rights and ensure patients understand their rights and provide informed consent.
• Supervise care provided by behavioral health technician staff and provide instruction as needed.
• Involve patients in their treatment and recovery by understanding and supporting their stated care goals.
• Support nursing care standards by following policies and procedures and participate in peer review as appropriate.
• Maintain professional growth through current reading and attendance at educational programs and conferences.
• Support CLAS-related training, language-access initiatives, and culturally sensitive day-to-day operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with up to 3.5% match.
• Paid time off, paid sick time, and paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Reimbursement for continuing medical education (CMEs).
• Free criminal record clearance for eligible justice-impacted staff through a partnership with Rasa Legal.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Voluntary benefits including group term life, voluntary term life, AD&D, short-term disability, and accident coverage.

What This Job Offers

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