Behavioral Health Registered Nurse

Valleywise Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Valleywise Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Registered Nurse for inpatient psychiatric services in Arizona. The role emphasizes patient advocacy, safety, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive care.

The RN will supervise Mental Health Workers and other staff, train future nurses, and support the transition from acute care to outpatient care within a stigma-free, therapeutic environment.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s or higher in Nursing.
• Must have at least 1 year of acute care hospital RN experience.
• Must possess a current AZ RN license, temporary AZ license, or valid compact licensure.
• Must be in good standing with the Board of Nursing.
• CPI certification and BLS training provided upon hire/transfer.
• Fingerprint clearance card required with timeline.
• English reading and writing proficiency; bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision to Mental Health Workers, Behavioral Health Technicians, and Health Unit Coordinators.
• Support training of future nurses within a safe, therapeutic inpatient environment.
• Advocate for patients and ensure dignity, safety, and quality care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to deliver holistic psychiatric care.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Customer service

Bilingual (preferred)

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

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Join us in shaping the future of health care.

The work is rewarding as we see measurable improvement in our patients. From the time of admission, when they are experiencing a mental health crisis, through stabilization, and ultimately as they enter the outpatient continuum of care, we continue to support their journey toward health, wellness, and recovery. Psychiatric nurses are strong patient advocates ensuring patients are treated with dignity and respect and that they receive care in a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment.

We provide holistic care in a stigma-free environment to patients who have a full array of psychiatric disorders. Working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team fosters a healthy, cooperative environment for patients and coworkers, which is rewarding and fulfilling. Nurses love the collaborative interdisciplinary approach, teamwork, and structure a robust therapeutic program provides. The Psychiatric RN provides direct supervision to Mental Health Workers, Behavioral Health Technicians, and Health Unit Coordinators and plays a significant role in training future nurses.

As an academic medical center and part of the Creighton University Arizona Health Education Alliance, teaching is one of our passions, and we support many staff members on their educational journey. This includes psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, and nurse practitioners. We are very pleased to offer many opportunities for career advancement. Working alongside students and resident physicians provides a unique and mutually fulfilling learning environment.

Valleywise Behavioral Health Center has inpatient facilities in Mesa, Phoenix, and Maryvale, and is one of the largest providers of inpatient behavioral health services in Arizona. We serve adolescent and adult populations. The adolescent unit is located in Mesa with a 14-bed unit specializing in caring for patients between the ages of 13 to 17. We have a large medical staff of psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners, with dedicated physician leadership at each of our inpatient facilities.

Hourly Pay Rate: $35.52 - $52.39

Qualifications

Education:

Requires a Bachelor’s or higher in Nursing.

Experience:

Must have at least one (1) year of recent acute care hospital RN experience that demonstrates an understanding of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities,or if completed the New Grad RN program at Valleywise Health, then must have at least one year of Valleywise Health experience as an RN and be in good standing.

Certification/Licensure:

Must possess a current, valid AZ RN license, temporary AZ RN license,or valid compact RN licensure for current state of practice.

Must be in good standing with the issuing Board of Nursing.

CPI certification and BLS training will be provided upon hire or transfer to Behavioral Health Departments.

Must have a valid fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety or submit a completed Affidavit at the time of hire. Must complete a fingerprint clearance card application within seven (7) days of the date. Must present actual card within ninety (90) days of applying for a fingerprint clearance card.

Knowledge, Skills, andAbilities:

Ability to work with culturally diverse people is a must.

Bilingual is preferred.

Must have excellent communication, time management, and customer service skills.

Requires basic computer word processing skills (e.g., formatting, editing, printing, composing email, internet searches, etc.) to navigate through an electronic medical record using a computer successfully.

Requires the ability to read, write and speak effectively in English.

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