RN Clinical Leader Behavioral Health
About The Position
The RN Clinical Leader provides leadership and clinical support in behavioral health inpatient care. Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, the position supervises, assesses, plans, coordinates, facilitates, and evaluates patient care and staff development. It provides comprehensive care based on the principles of growth and development across the life span of patients served in the assigned unit, and promotes comprehensive, cost-effective, and meaningful healthcare in a diverse healthcare environment. The position serves as a departmental leader and resource for daily operations and promotes alignment with organizational goals and department leadership. It supports a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach to psychiatric care, with an emphasis on patient advocacy, dignity, respect, and a safe, secure, therapeutic, and stigma-free environment. The role also directly supervises Mental Health Workers, Behavioral Health Technicians, and Health Unit Coordinators and contributes to training future nurses. Valleywise Behavioral Health Center provides inpatient behavioral health services at facilities in Mesa, Phoenix, and Maryvale, serving adolescent and adult populations. The adolescent unit is in Mesa and serves patients ages 13 to 17. The stated hourly pay range is $41.56 to $61.30.
Requirements
- Minimum of two years of clinical experience relevant to the patient populations and/or scope of practice.
- Current, valid Arizona RN license, temporary Arizona RN license, or valid compact RN licensure for the current state of practice, in good standing with the issuing Board of Nursing.
- CPI certification.
- Ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English.
- Effective communication skills.
- Ability to work with culturally diverse people.
- For BH Unit 2 Adolescent: a valid Arizona Department of Public Safety fingerprint clearance card, or submission of a completed affidavit at hire; the application must be completed within seven days of its date, and the current card presented within 90 days of applying.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Nursing preferred.
- Demonstrated leadership ability is a plus.
- Basic computer skills preferred.
- Bilingual skills preferred.
Responsibilities
- Supervise, assess, plan, coordinate, facilitate, and evaluate patient care and staff development under the direction of the Nurse Manager.
- Provide comprehensive care based on growth and development principles across the life span of patients served in the assigned unit.
- Serve as a leader and resource within the department for daily operations.
- Demonstrate and promote alignment with organizational goals and department leadership.
- Directly supervise Mental Health Workers, Behavioral Health Technicians, and Health Unit Coordinators.
- Contribute to training future nurses.
- Advocate for psychiatric patients and support care that preserves dignity and respect in a safe, secure, therapeutic environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
