RN PRN Behavioral Health

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

Job summary

Sonora Behavioral Health in Tucson, AZ is seeking PRN Registered Nurses for Day and Night shifts. New rates are $36–$51 per hour, depending on experience. Join a team dedicated to compassionate therapeutic care for individuals with behavioral health needs.

Applicants should have an RN license, one year of nursing experience, and CPR/de-escalation/restraint certification. Experience in psychiatric/behavioral health is a plus, with first aid may be required by state or facility policies.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current RN license or eligibility to practice nursing per state requirements.
• 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 per state or facility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ physical and behavioral health needs and coordinate care.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans.
• Educate patients and families about health conditions.
• Administer medications and document administration accurately.
• Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently.
• Maintain professional rapport with patients and respect boundaries.
• Coordinate unit activities as directed and communicate with the treatment team.

Skills

Behavioral health care

Patient education

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Overview

PRN Registered Nurse opportunities for Day and Night Shifts atSonora Behavioral Health - Tucson,AZ

• Strongly desire RN with behavioral health experience


• New Rates $36-51hr, depending on experience

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!

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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