Registered Nurse Behavioral Health

Healthcare Support Staffing; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary up to $70k+

Fun and positive work environment

Flexible shift options

Job summary

A prominent healthcare staffing agency is looking for an experienced Registered Nurse specializing in Behavioral Health to join their team in Tucson, AZ. This role involves triaging inbound calls, developing and evaluating care plans, and providing clinical information for callers. Candidates must have over 5 years of clinical nursing experience and a current RN license in Arizona. The position offers a flexible schedule, a positive work environment, and a competitive salary up to $70,000.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of clinical nursing experience is required.
• 1+ year of behavioral health experience necessary.
• Current RN license in state of Arizona is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Triage inbound calls and gather necessary information.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate care plans for callers.
• Maintain confidentiality of all caller and personnel issues.
• Document call inquiries according to department policies.

Skills

Clinical nursing experience

Behavioral health experience

Communication skills

Clinical knowledge of disease states

Education

Current RN license in Arizona

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health

City, State: Tucson, AZ

Are you an experienced Registered Nurse specializing in Behavioral Health looking for a new opportunity with a prestigious healthcare company? Do you want the chance to advance your career by joining a rapidly growing company? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions – this is the position for you!

Daily Responsibilities

Position Purpose: Triage inbound calls, gather information, select appropriate triage guidelines, and disposition and care advice based on database protocols and department policies and procedures for a 24-hour per day/7 day a week operation. Provide clinical information and education for inbound and outbound calls providing oversight and support to the non-clinical staff.

• Conduct assessments of callers’ presenting symptoms
• Develop, implement, and evaluate a plan of care for each caller presenting symptoms
• Answer all calls in a timely manner
• Maintain confidentiality of all caller and personnel issues
• Document all call inquiries according to department policies and procedures
• Participate in the collection of data for department quality projects
• Promote recovery concepts and inspire hope
• Possess and maintain a thorough grasp of clinical knowledge pertaining to various disease states, medications, treatments, etc.
• Comply with Federal and respective state’s laws regulating health management organizations and telephone information centers and all department standards and policies and procedures
• Apply primary nursing knowledge while performing all aspects of assigned tasks

Requirements

• 5+ years of clinical nursing experience
• 1+ year of behavioral health experience
• Current RN license in the state of Arizona

Hours for this Position

Shift is flexible. We are looking for candidates that are open to different shift times. Shift difference up to $5 more.

They will work with candidates and talk about shift availability in the interview; they are open to working:

• 5-8 hr shifts
• 4-10 hr shifts
• 3-12 hr shifts

Advantages of this Opportunity

• Competitive salary up to 70k+
• Fun and positive work environment
• Telephonic Role – NO VISITS

Additional Information

Please apply to this job posting and attach a copy of your resume to be considered for this exciting opportunity. Contact Ryan Chojnacki at 407-478-0332 ext 102 to be considered