Licensed Registered Nurse (RN)- Adolescent Behavioral Health

Avery's House LLC

Scottsdale (AZ)

On-site

USD 32,000 - 52,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Avery's House LLC is hiring a full-time registered nurse to deliver compassionate, trauma-informed care for adolescents in a residential setting. You will administer medications, monitor responses, and coordinate with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure safety and continuity of care.

Responsibilities include nursing assessments, health screenings, and health education, with on-site scheduling and after-hours triage as needed. Arizona licensure and CPR/FA are required.

Qualifications

Must be licensed RN in Arizona and maintain CPR/FA.
Trauma-informed, patient-centered care for adolescents.
Excellent documentation and communication abilities.
Ability to work in a fast-paced residential setting.
Knowledge of HIPAA and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

Provide compassionate nursing care to adolescents within a therapeutic milieu.
Administer medications per physician orders and monitor effects.
Maintain professional boundaries and therapeutic relationships.
Document nursing interventions and client progress in EMR.
Coordinate with prescribers, pharmacy, and labs.
Assist with admissions, discharges, health screenings.
Respond to emergencies and crises; de-escalation when needed.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Adolescent care

Nursing assessments

Documentation skills

Crisis de-escalation

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse licensure (RN)

CPR/FA certification

Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card

Driver’s License

1 year related field experience

Graduation from accredited RN program

Tools

EMR experience

Medication administration systems

Job description

DUTIES

Nursing Responsibilities:

Demonstrates the Avery’s House mission, purpose, values, and beliefs in everyday language and contact with clients.
Provides compassionate, trauma-informed, person-centered nursing care to adolescents.
Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with clients while maintaining professional boundaries.
Completes nursing assessments and ongoing health monitoring.
Administers medications accurately and safely according to physician orders and facility policies.
Monitors for medication effectiveness, adverse reactions, and side effects, documenting findings appropriately.
Performs medication counts, medication reconciliation, inventory management, and controlled substance accountability.
Transcribes physician orders accurately and promptly.
Coordinates with prescribers, pharmacy, laboratory services, and other healthcare providers.
Assists with admissions, discharges, medication reconciliation, and health screenings.
Obtains vital signs, specimen collection, point-of-care testing, and other nursing procedures within the scope of practice.
Responds appropriately to medical emergencies and behavioral crises.
Provides health education to clients and caregivers regarding medications, diagnoses, wellness, and healthy living.
Documents all nursing interventions, medication administration, observations, and client progress in the electronic medical record.
Communicates significant changes in client condition to the Director of Nursing, provider, and treatment team.
Attends and participates in company meetings.
Participates in the nursing on-call rotation as assigned, providing after-hours guidance, triaging medical concerns, and collaborating with providers.
Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, and/or changed at the discretion of management

Therapeutic Milieu Responsibilities

Supervising and engaging clients throughout the shift.
Providing continuous support within the therapeutic milieu.
Assisting with daily routines, schedules, transitions, and activities.
Participating in groups, community meetings, and therapeutic programming as appropriate.
Supporting clients with activities of daily living (ADLs) while promoting independence.
Supporting clients during meals, hygiene routines, school activities, recreation, and community outings.
Utilizing de-escalation, co-regulation, redirection, and crisis intervention techniques.
Implementing individualized behavioral support plans under the direction of the clinical team.
Maintaining awareness of client whereabouts and supervision requirements.
Conducting routine safety and environmental checks.
Transporting clients to medical appointments, community outings, or other approved activities as assigned.
Assisting with room searches, contraband checks, belongings inventory, and safety procedures according to facility policy.
Supporting clients during difficult emotional or behavioral situations while maintaining a calm, therapeutic presence.
Collaborating closely with clinical assistants, therapists, case managers, providers, and leadership to ensure continuity of care.

Neurodivergent Client Support

Demonstrate understanding of autism spectrum disorder, sensory processing differences, developmental disabilities, and executive functioning challenges.
Utilize neurodiversity-affirming and trauma-informed approaches when interacting with clients.
Recognize sensory sensitivities and modify communication and environmental factors when appropriate.
Support individualized coping strategies, visual supports, structured routines, and sensory regulation interventions.
Promotes client dignity, autonomy, and strength-based care.

Team Responsibilities

Attend multidisciplinary meetings, trainings, and staff meetings.
Maintain professional communication with families, guardians, providers, and team members.
Demonstrates flexibility in assisting both nursing and direct care staff to meet client needs.
Assists with orientation and mentoring of new staff as requested.
Maintains required certifications and completes all mandatory education.
Adheres to HIPAA, Joint Commission standards, licensing regulations, infection prevention protocols, and company policies.
Performs additional duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing or leadership team.

KNOWLEDGE, QULIFICATIONS AND REQUIRED SKILLS

Knowledge of adolescent behavioral health and psychiatric nursing.
Knowledge of psychotropic medications and medication management.
Understanding trauma-informed and recovery-oriented care.
Understanding neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorders.
Ability to maintain therapeutic boundaries while building rapport with adolescents.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to remain calm and professional during crisis situations.
Ability to safely implement crisis prevention, de-escalation, and redirection without physical intervention.
Ability to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary treatment team.
Strong organizational and documentation skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced residential environment.
Basic computer proficiency and electronic medical record (EMR) experience.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Graduation from an accredited RN program and current RN licensure in state of operation
Current CPR/ FA certificate
Must be at least 18 years of age
Valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card
If it is a new application, can be submitted and in-process
One year of experience in related field
Valid Driver’s License
Experience in behavioral health, residential treatment, pediatrics, developmental disabilities, or adolescent psychiatry preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be able to walk, bend, stand, climb stairs, speak English, hear, use a telephone, drive an automobile, and operate standard office equipment, such as a computer, copier, and fax machine. Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.

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