Registered Nurse (Behavioral Health)

TEEMA; Show Low (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

TEEMA is seeking a Behavioral Health RN to join a dedicated 12-bed unit, providing compassionate, high-standard care to adults and geriatric psychiatric patients in a hospital setting.

You will lead comprehensive assessments, administer medications, and support therapeutic interventions in a patient-centered care model, working with a supportive interdisciplinary team on a 12-hour day or night shift. A sign-on bonus and relocation assistance are available.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of professional nursing experience, psych/behavioral health preferred
• Arizona AZ or Compact License active
• Current BLS (American Heart Association) required

Responsibilities

• Clinical assessment and monitoring of psychiatric patients
• Administer and manage psychotropic medications
• Facilitate or assist with group therapy and therapeutic interventions
• Advocate for patient rights and individualized care plans
• Collaborate with PCTs and interdisciplinary team
• Apply crisis de-escalation techniques for safety

Skills

Psychiatric nursing

Medication management

Patient assessment

Therapeutic communication

Job description

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients navigating mental health challenges. As a Behavioral Health RN within our dedicated 12-bed unit, you will provide compassionate, high-standard care primarily to adult and geriatric psychiatric populations. This role is ideal for a nurse who excels in therapeutic communication and clinical stabilization. You will lead the way in comprehensive patient assessments and medication management, working alongside a supportive team to foster a safe, healing environment. Whether you are leading a group therapy session or managing complex geriatric psych needs, your expertise will be the cornerstone of our patient-centered care model.

Key Duties:

Clinical Assessment: Perform thorough psychiatric and physical assessments to monitor patient progress and identify changes in status.

Medication Management: Safely administer and manage psychotropic medications, monitoring for therapeutic effects and potential side effects.

Therapeutic Intervention: Facilitate or assist with group therapy sessions to encourage patient engagement and emotional regulation.

Patient Advocacy: Act as a primary advocate for patients, ensuring their rights are protected and their individualized care plans are followed.

Collaborative Care: Work closely with Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) and the interdisciplinary team to maintain a safe, therapeutic milieu for all patients.

Crisis Intervention: Utilize de-escalation techniques and clinical judgment to manage behavioral emergencies and ensure the safety of the unit.

Required Qualifications

Experience: Minimum of 1-2 years of professional nursing experience (Psych/Behavioral Health experience preferred).

Licensure: Active Arizona (AZ) or Compact Nursing License.

Certification: Current BLS (American Heart Association) required.

Skills: Strong foundational knowledge in psychiatric nursing, medication management, and patient assessment.

Desired Qualifications

Geriatric Expertise: Experience or interest in Geriatric Psychiatry, as the unit goal is to focus on patients aged 55 and over.

Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to lead therapeutic groups.

Adaptability: Comfort working in a specialized 12-bed unit with a 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio.

Location and Work Type

Setting: 12-Bed Behavioral Health Unit (Hospital Setting)

Work Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire

Patient Population: Adult and Geriatric Psychiatry

Shift: 12-Hour day or night shifts

Sign-on Bonus and Relocation Assistance available.