RN - Days - New Rates - Bonus

Acadia Healthcare; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day shift

3/12 hour shifts

Every other weekend

Sign-on bonus

PRN available

Job summary

Sonora Behavioral Health in Tucson, AZ is seeking Registered Nurses (RN) to join our behavioral health team. We offer new pay rates and a $12,000 signing bonus for full-time hires, with day shift and 3/12-hour shifts, every other weekend.

As an RN, you will assess patient needs, develop care plans, administer medications, and document treatment. Acadia Healthcare provides a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current RN license in the state of employment or eligible to practice.
• One year of nursing experience; psychiatric/behavioral or substance abuse nursing a plus.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required.
• First aid may be required.

Responsibilities

• 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 families about conditions.
• Provide nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice as defined by regulations and policies.
• Administer medications per ordered note.
• Document counts of controlled substances.

Skills

RN license

One year experience

CPR certification

De-escalation training

First aid

Education

Accredited nursing program

Job description

Overview

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

• New Rates!
  • $36-$51 hr depending on experience
• 12k Bonus for FT
  • Day Shift
  • 3 / 12 hr shifts
  • Every other weekend
• PRN Also 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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