Registered Nurse (Behavioral Health)

Job Description

Job Description

Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN) Role Summary

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients navigating mental health challenges. As a Behavioral Health RN within our dedicated 12-bed unit, you will provide compassionate, high-standard care primarily to adult and geriatric psychiatric populations. This role is ideal for a nurse who excels in therapeutic communication and clinical stabilization. You will lead the way in comprehensive patient assessments and medication management, working alongside a supportive team to foster a safe, healing environment. Whether you are leading a group therapy session or managing complex geriatric psych needs, your expertise will be the cornerstone of our patient-centered care model.

Key Duties:

• Clinical Assessment: Perform thorough psychiatric and physical assessments to monitor patient progress and identify changes in status.

• Medication Management: Safely administer and manage psychotropic medications, monitoring for therapeutic effects and potential side effects.

• Therapeutic Intervention: Facilitate or assist with group therapy sessions to encourage patient engagement and emotional regulation.

• Patient Advocacy: Act as a primary advocate for patients, ensuring their rights are protected and their individualized care plans are followed.

• Collaborative Care: Work closely with Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) and the interdisciplinary team to maintain a safe, therapeutic milieu for all patients.

• Crisis Intervention: Utilize de-escalation techniques and clinical judgment to manage behavioral emergencies and ensure the safety of the unit.

• Experience: Minimum of 1-2 years of professional nursing experience (Psych/Behavioral Health experience preferred).

• Licensure: Active Arizona (AZ) or Compact Nursing License.

• Certification: Current BLS (American Heart Association) required.

• Skills: Strong foundational knowledge in psychiatric nursing, medication management, and patient assessment.

• Geriatric Expertise: Experience or interest in Geriatric Psychiatry, as the unit goal is to focus on patients aged 55 and over.

• Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to lead therapeutic groups.

• Adaptability: Comfort working in a specialized 12-bed unit with a 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio.

• Setting: 12-Bed Behavioral Health Unit (Hospital Setting)

• Work Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire

• Patient Population: Adult and Geriatric Psychiatry

• Shift: 12-Hour day or night shifts

• Sign-on Bonus and Relocation Assistance available .

If you're interested, please reply to this advertisement or directly email your resume to me at [email protected] or by calling/texting (949) 295-5951.
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