Registered Nurse, Inpatient -Day Part-time

Southwest Behavioral Health Services; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 47,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services is seeking a Psychiatric Registered Nurse for inpatient care in Phoenix. This part-time weekend shift runs Saturday and Sunday, 7 AM–7 PM, with shift differential in a busy crisis unit.

Qualified candidates hold an Arizona RN license, 1–2 years of nursing experience, and knowledge of state mental health law and crisis intervention. An associates degree or better in nursing is required.

Qualifications

• Experience with crisis intervention techniques.
• Knowledge of Arizona Mental Health Law and Nursing Rules and Regulations.
• Associates degree in Nursing or better.

Responsibilities

• Completes a thorough nursing assessment and care plan for admitted consumers.
• Monitors patient medications in coordination with psychiatric prescriber.
• Leads patient care in crisis and discharge planning.
• Attends monthly Supervisor and All Staff meetings.
• Provides medication education and wellness groups.
• Oversees orientation and training of new clinical staff.
• Delivers therapeutic interactions and activities to patients.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Arizona Mental Health Law

Nursing Rules and Regulations

Education

Associates or higher in Nursing

Job description

Registered Nurse, Inpatient -Day Part-time

Job Category : Direct Care

Requisition Number : REGIS005584

• Posted : August 19, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Community Recovery Services
PHOENIX, AZ 85007, USA

• Travel Required : No

Description

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services is seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and engaged Psychiatric Registered Nurse who can help us fulfill our mission. “Delivering compassionate care to enhance lives and improve communities”. Are you dedicated, compassionate, and engaged? If so, you may be the person we are looking for to join our dynamic inpatient team!

This is a part-time position working Saturday and Sunday 7 AM to 7 PM, eligible for shift differential.

Job Preview at a Glance

Your primary responsibility will be working with adult patients needing psychiatric care and supervising the crisis unit. In this role you will be a strong individual contributor with no direct reports, allowing you to provide recovery-based services in a secure environment for consumers in varying levels of crisis. What makes this position unique, you will also have the ability to influence various team members and work collaboratively with the psychiatric prescriber. No two days are the same; each day presents different challenges and opportunities granting you a chance to use your diverse nursing skills.

Responsibilities:

• Completes a thorough nursing assessment and nursing care plan on all consumers admitted
• Works with psychiatric prescriber in monitoring patient medication
• Takes leadership role in management of consumer treatment
• Attends monthly Supervisor and All Staff meetings
• Conducts medication education and other wellness groups
• Oversees orientation and training of new clinical staff
• Provides therapeutic interactions and activities to patients
• During crisis, functions as the lead providing direction on using the least restrictive interventions
• Works closely with clinical team and prescriber on consumer treatment and discharge planning

Qualifications:

• Currently licensed in the State of Arizona as a Registered Nurse
• 1 – 2 years of prior nursing experience
• Knowledge of Arizona Mental Health Law and the petition process, State of Arizona and Nursing Rules and Regulations
• Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques
• Associates or better in Nursing.

Preferred:

• Post-degree experience of two years in the area of psychiatric nursing
• Experience in behavioral health prior to nursing license may be considered.

About SB&H

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services is a large and growing, non-profit community-based provider of behavioral health services with locations throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area, rural Maricopa County, Gila, Pinal, Mohave, Coconino, and Yavapai Counties. We are a well-established voice in the community with more than 115 sites, over one thousand employees, and 40 years’ experience.

At Southwest Behavioral & Health Services, we believe in the power of Empowered Belonging — a culture where every individual’s unique perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences are welcomed and valued.

We’re committed to creating a workplace where unique perspectives are valued, personal journeys are respected, and every individual is empowered to bring their whole self to a shared mission of delivering compassionate, life-changing services to the communities we serve.

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