Registered Nurse

Avenir-Senior-Living; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Avenir Behavioral Health Center is seeking a compassionate RN for the night shift to deliver high-quality nursing care for patients with cognitive and behavioral disorders. You will lead and supervise Behavioral Health Technicians, perform comprehensive assessments, and ensure safe, therapeutic treatments during night hours.

The role requires Arizona RN licensure, BLS/CPI as applicable, and preferred experience in acute medical/surgical and inpatient behavioral health settings.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program; RN licensure active in Arizona.
• CPR/BLS certifications as required by facility policy; CPI certification preferred.
• 1 year of medical/surgical experience and 1 year in inpatient behavioral health is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive psychiatric admissions and ongoing nursing assessments.
• Provide direct patient care, observe behavior, respond to emergencies, and lead triage as needed.
• Administer medications safely following the seven rights; manage medication rooms.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Professional communication

Nursing assessment

Critical thinking

Education

RN licensure (Arizona)

BSN preferred

Job description

Department: Nursing

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Position Summary

Avenir Behavioral Health Center is seeking compassionate, dedicated, and safety-minded Registered Nurses (RNs) to join our night shift team. In this role, you will provide high-quality nursing care through physical and mental assessments, laboratory testing, and therapeutic treatments for patients experiencing a wide range of cognitive, emotional, developmental, social, and behavioral disorders.

As a NOC shift RN, you will maintain a safe, efficient treatment environment, collaborate closely with the interdisciplinary treatment team, and provide vital leadership and supervision to Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs) on the unit.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Patient Assessment & Care: Complete comprehensive admission and ongoing nursing psychiatric assessments. Adequately assess pain, identify the need for specialized treatments, and continuously monitor patients for risk of danger to self or others.
• Direct Patient Care: Perform ongoing observations of patient behavior and mental status. Respond to medical emergencies and lead crisis intervention or triage situations appropriately and calmly.
• Medication Administration: Manage safe medication administration adhering to the seven (7) medication rights. Conduct First Dose Reviews for new orders and control access to medication rooms.
• Shift Administration: Ensure continuous unit safety and compliance. Remain on-duty until subsequent shift coverage arrives, providing thorough verbal handoffs and conducting patient rounds.
• Milieu & Team Leadership: Provide direct supervision to Behavioral Health Technicians and step into the Charge Nurse role when assigned.
• Documentation: Maintain timely, legible, and thorough medical records, including nursing notes, treatment plans, and incident reports.

Position Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program; BSN preferred.
• Licensure: Active, unrestricted Arizona State Licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Certifications: Current CPI and BLS certifications (per-facility policy).
• Experience: One (1) year of experience in a medical/surgical setting and one (1) year of experience in an inpatient behavioral healthcare setting is highly preferred.
• Core Competencies: Strong clinical intuition, exceptional crisis intervention skills, professional communication, and the ability to function effectively under stressful situations.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

• Environment: Inpatient behavioral health facility. Exposure to irregular/prolonged hours, blood-borne pathogens, and potential patient agitation or aggressive behaviors.
• Physical Activity: This is an active role requiring walking (50%), standing (30%), sitting (20%), and occasional bending (20%). Ability to lift/carry up to 51 pounds during patient care.

At Avenir Behavioral Health Center, we foster a collaborative, respectful culture of safety and quality. We treat our patients, families, and team members with dignity and advocate for exceptional care at every level.

[Avenir Behavioral Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer]