Registered Nurse

Avenir Behavioral Health Center; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Avenir Behavioral Health Center in Surprise, AZ is seeking compassionate Registered Nurses to join our night shift team. The RN will conduct comprehensive psychiatric and physical assessments, administer medications per the seven rights, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary treatment team to support patients with cognitive, emotional, and behavioral disorders.

This role includes leadership and supervision of Behavioral Health Technicians, documentation, and ensuring unit safety.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with RN licensure in Arizona.
• BSN preferred; CPI and BLS certifications required by policy.
• Minimum 1 year of medical/surgical experience and inpatient behavioral health experience preferred.
• Strong crisis intervention, communication, and ability to work under stress.
• Active, unrestricted state licensure and willingness to supervise Behavioral Health Technicians.

Responsibilities

• Patient Assessment & Care: complete admission and ongoing psychiatric assessments; monitor pain and risk.
• Direct Patient Care: observe behavior and mental status; respond to emergencies and crises.
• Medication Administration: administer meds with seven rights and conduct First Dose Reviews.
• Shift Administration: maintain unit safety and handoffs; cover until next shift arrives.
• Milieu & Team Leadership: supervise Behavioral Health Technicians and act as Charge Nurse when needed.
• Documentation: maintain legible medical records, treatment plans, and incident reports.

Skills

RN license AZ

BSN preferred

CPI cert

BLS cert

Med/Surg exp

Behavioral health exp

Education

Nursing degree

Arizona RN licensure

BSN preferred

Job description

Now Hiring: Registered Nurses (RN)

Facility: Avenir Behavioral Health Center

Department: Nursing

Shift: PRN/PT/FT NOC Shift Weekends

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.

Why Join Avenir?

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]