Psychiatric Crisis RN (PRN) — 12h Shifts, Phoenix

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services in Phoenix is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to support the Crisis and Recovery Unit. The role involves 12-hour shifts, day or night, in a secure, non-hospital setting with 24-hour nursing coverage for adults in psychiatric crisis.

You will collaborate with the psychiatric prescriber, document care, and apply recovery-based nursing skills while maintaining compliance with Arizona nursing rules and mental health laws.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice nursing in the State of Arizona.
• Experience in psychiatric nursing is required or preferred.
• Documentation of education, relevant experience and credentials is required.
• Must complete a pre-employment physical examination and TB test.
• Thorough understanding of psychiatric practice is preferred.
• Knowledge of psychiatric medications and their indications, side effects, and interactions.
• Ability to work with agitated patients in crisis and document care.
• Knowledge of Arizona Mental Health Law, Nursing Rules and crisis intervention techniques.
• Able to perform duties with minimal supervision and to direct and work as part of a team, with clear verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Work with adult patients needing psychiatric care in crisis.
• Supervise the crisis unit within a secure environment.
• Collaborate with the psychiatric prescriber and other team members.

Skills

AZ nursing license

Psychiatric nursing

Community-based psychiatric practice

Pre-employment physical

TB test

Crisis intervention techniques

Mental Health Law

Nursing rules

Team supervision

Communication skills

Job description

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services in Phoenix is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to support the Crisis and Recovery Unit. The role involves 12-hour shifts, day or night, in a secure, non-hospital setting with 24-hour nursing coverage for adults in psychiatric crisis.

You will collaborate with the psychiatric prescriber, document care, and apply recovery-based nursing skills while maintaining compliance with Arizona nursing rules and mental health laws.