Behavioral Health Nurse Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Required to be a Registered Nurse, currently licensed in the State of Arizona
• One year of behavioral health and/or healthcare nursing experience
• Fingerprint clearance issued by AZ Department of Public Safety OR be eligible to receive within eight (8) weeks of hire
• Valid AZ driver’s license & motor vehicle clearance.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of State of Arizona Nursing Rules and Regulations. Works with Clinical Supervisor to assure the Unit meets standards.
• Ability to work with clients and their families on their stabilization over an extended period of time
• Performs injections, draw blood & sends samples to the lab.
• Performs initial and annual assessments.
• Medication delivery as needed.
• Administer methadone on Saturdays, at least every 4 weeks and as needed according to program needs.
• Ensure that medications are available for service participants as needed
• Accept medication orders from physician via telephone and medication records in accordance with State regulations, indications and resource.
• Work with prescribers in the monitoring of medications and changing of medication orders
• Complete charting and record keeping per SBH/ADHS standards
• Participate in Clinical case staffing
• Assist with PCP coordination
• Assist in SBH chart audit process
• Providing therapeutic interactions and activities.
• To ensure compliance & adequate services, additional job duties may be required to meet the needs of the program and or department

Benefits

• Drug-free workplace
• Equal Employment Opportunity Employer