RN $12K Bonus Behavioral Health

Acadia Healthcare; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading behavioral health hospital in Tucson as a Registered Nurse. This position offers day and night shifts, a $12,000 bonus for full-time employees, and comprehensive training. Ideal candidates will have a passion for helping others and experience in nursing, especially in mental health settings.

Benefits

Medical and Dental Coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Programs

Comprehensive Training Programs

Qualifications

• Must have nursing experience, preferably in psychiatric or behavioral health.
• Certification in CPR and de-escalation required.
• Ability to provide patient-centered care and develop nursing plans.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide care by assessing patients' needs.
• Develop and implement personalized nursing care plans.
• Maintain accurate medical records and communicate effectively with patients and families.

Skills

Patient Care

Medical Records Management

Therapeutic Communication

Education

Graduated from an accredited school of nursing

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license

Tools

CPR Certification

De-escalation and Restraint Certification

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse - RN opportunities at Sonora Behavioral Health - Tucson, AZ

• Day and Night Shifts Available
• 12k Bonus with FT
• 3 / 12 hr shifts
• Every other weekend
• PRN Availailbe

Join our team at Sonora Behavioral Health, the Leading Behavioral Health Hospital in Tucson, Arizona. If you are passionate and dedicated to making a difference in the lives of those in need through compassionate therapeutic practices while working in a team environment that supports learning and growth, this position may be right for you!

Sonora Behavioral Health, Tucson's leading mental health treatment center for children, adolescents, and adults, is setting the standard for nursing care in behavioral health. Our 140-bed hospital offers comprehensive training, dynamic leadership, and personalized support so you can achieve your greatest potential.

At Acadia Healthcare, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription drug plan, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, vision, dental, and voluntary short-term and long-term disability coverage. Additionally, our well-being programs encompass employee assistance programs, financial support, tuition reimbursement, and much more.

Responsibilities

REGISTERED NURSE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide and coordinate care by assessing patients’ physical and behavioral health needs.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans.
• Maintain medical records and educate patients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions.
• Provide nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice as defined within the state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures, and protocols, as well as facility and corporate policies and procedures.
• Ensure physicians’ orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure.
• Ensure patients’ status is assessed on an ongoing basis and pertinent information is gathered and documented.
• Notify physicians of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergency, change in medical status regarding response to medications, and related challenges.
• Ensure that initial nursing treatment plans are completed upon admission and that all nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs.
• Demonstrate knowledge and utilization of universal precautions in providing direct patient care.
• Accurately administer medications per ordered note.
• Document accurate count of controlled substance medication administration on required documents.
• Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently and accurately as directed.
• Exhibit therapeutic rapport with patients by maintaining professional boundaries, respecting personal space, giving patients direct attention, and maintaining rational detachment.
• Provide direction or coordinate the activities of the unit as directed.
• Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, co-workers, and others involved inpatient treatment.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/LICENSURE/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• Must possess a current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by the state of employment or be eligible to practice nursing in accordance with state requirements
• One year of nursing experience; previous psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance abuse nursing experience a plus
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

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