Veteran Treatment Registered Nurse

Acadia Healthcare; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Sign-on bonus

3x12-hour shifts

PRN opportunities

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare's Sonora Behavioral Health Hospital in Tucson, AZ is seeking Registered Nurses with experience in veteran and service-related behavioral health needs. New rates: $36-$51/hr plus a $12,000 sign-on bonus for full-time RNs. Day and night shifts available; a 3x12-hour schedule with every other weekend. PRN opportunities also exist.

The position focuses on compassionate, evidence-based care for veterans and active-duty personnel, supporting recovery and resilience.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• Must possess a current RN license or be eligible to practice.
• One year of nursing experience; psychiatric/behavioral or substance use experience a plus.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ physical and behavioral health needs and coordinate care.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans.
• Maintain medical records and educate patients and families.
• Provide care within state nursing practice act and facility policies.
• Ensure physicians' orders are legible and transcribed correctly.
• Monitor patient status and document pertinent information.
• Notify physicians of significant changes in status or complications.
• Complete admission and discharge processing accurately.
• Build therapeutic rapport while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Coordinate unit activities and communicate with staff and patients.

Education

Graduated from an accredited school of nursing

RN license

First aid certification (may be required)

Tools

CPR certification

De-escalation training

Restraint certification

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health - Sonora Behavioral Health Hospital | Tucson, AZ

New Rates: $36-$51/hr + $12,000 Sign-On Bonus for Full-Time RNs

Sonora Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking Registered Nurses with experience caring for veterans and active-duty military personnel affected by PTSD, depression, substance use disorders, trauma, and other service-related behavioral health challenges.

If you are passionate about serving those who have served our country, you'll find a meaningful career in an environment that values clinical expertise, compassion, and teamwork.

What We Offer

• $36-$51/hour based on experience
• $12,000 sign-on bonus for Full-Time RNs
• Day and night shifts available
• 3x12-hour schedule with every other weekend
• PRN opportunities available

Why Sonora? As Tucson's leading behavioral health hospital, our 140-bed facility provides specialized care for children, adolescents, adults, veterans, and military personnel. Join a team dedicated to helping patients overcome the lasting effects of trauma, build resilience, and achieve recovery through evidence-based treatment and compassionate nursing care.

Benefits Include Medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, disability coverage, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, and more through Acadia Healthcare.

Use your behavioral health and veteran care experience to make a real difference. Apply today.

Nurses from Davis-Monthan AFB and Fort Huachuca are encouraged to apply.

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 use 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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