Registered Nurse PRN

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services in Phoenix is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to support the Crisis and Recovery Unit. The role involves 12-hour shifts, day or night, in a secure, non-hospital setting with 24-hour nursing coverage for adults in psychiatric crisis.

You will collaborate with the psychiatric prescriber, document care, and apply recovery-based nursing skills while maintaining compliance with Arizona nursing rules and mental health laws.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice nursing in the State of Arizona.
• Experience in psychiatric nursing is required or preferred.
• Documentation of education, relevant experience and credentials is required.
• Must complete a pre-employment physical examination and TB test.
• Thorough understanding of psychiatric practice is preferred.
• Knowledge of psychiatric medications and their indications, side effects, and interactions.
• Ability to work with agitated patients in crisis and document care.
• Knowledge of Arizona Mental Health Law, Nursing Rules and crisis intervention techniques.
• Able to perform duties with minimal supervision and to direct and work as part of a team, with clear verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Work with adult patients needing psychiatric care in crisis.
• Supervise the crisis unit within a secure environment.
• Collaborate with the psychiatric prescriber and other team members.

Skills

AZ nursing license

Psychiatric nursing

Community-based psychiatric practice

Pre-employment physical

TB test

Crisis intervention techniques

Mental Health Law

Nursing rules

Team supervision

Communication skills

Job description

Southwest Behavioral and Health Services is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse who can help us fulfill our mission. “Delivering compassionate care to enhance lives and improve communities”. We are seeking someone who is empathetic, caring and excellent communication skills. Does this describe you? If so, you may be the person we are looking for to join our dynamic Phoenix team!

Job Preview At a Glance

The Crisis and Recovery Unit provides behavioral health interventions in a structured, non-hospital setting that assists adults in resolving behavioral crisis. Services are provided in a locked facility with 24-hour nursing coverage on the premises, court ordered treatment is also provided. The shifts are 12 hours shifts 7am-7pm or 7pm-7am. 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.

Location & Schedule:

This position is a PRN work as needed basis, reporting to our Phoenix Inpatient programs. Looking for availability to work Days or Nights, from 7am-7pm or 7pm-7am. We offer a generous shift differential.

Salary

$50.00 per hour plus shift differential

Skills/Requirements

• Required to licensed in the State of Arizona plus one - two years experience in the area of psychiatric nursing.
• Experienced in a community-based psychiatric practice is preferred.
• Documentation of education, relevant experience and credentials is required.
• Must complete a pre-employment physical examination and TB test.
• Thorough comprehension of psychiatric practice is preferred.
• Knowledge of psychiatric medications and their indications, common side effects, reactions and interactions of medications prescribed.
• Ability to work with agitated services participants in crisis and their families to implement behavioral management interventions in defusing and de-escalating service participants, to document services participation treatment.
• Knowledge of Arizona Mental Health Law and the petition process, State of Arizona Nursing Rules and Regulations and crisis intervention techniques.
• Able to perform duties with minimal supervision, to direct and supervise a team and function as a team member Communicate clearly and effectively verbally and in written form.

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.

Through Our Empowered Belonging Program, We’re Committed To

• Voice & Visibility — ensuring every team member’s ideas, experiences, and contributions are recognized and heard.
• Fair Access — fostering openness and fairness in opportunities for growth, leadership, and advancement, while honoring the different journeys people take.
• Culture of Connection — building authentic, meaningful relationships across backgrounds, roles, and experiences, knowing that fresh perspectives strengthen our work.
• Learning & Growth — providing opportunities for ongoing development, empathy, and leadership that reflect the many experiences within our teams.
• Wellbeing & Safety — prioritizing the mental, emotional, and psychological safety of every person, recognizing that belonging means something different to each of us.

Where everyone belongs. Where everyone leads.

Join us in shaping a community where your difference makes a difference, and your impact is real.

To learn about Southwest Behavioral & Health Services mission, values and services please review our website at https://www.sbhservices.org/

SB&H is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. Southwest Behavioral & Health Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Southwest Behavioral & Health Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.