Registered Nurse (Behavioral Health)

Join our 12-bed Behavioral Health Unit as a Registered Nurse providing compassionate, high-standard care to adult and geriatric psychiatric populations. In this full-time, direct hire position, you will lead comprehensive patient assessments, manage psychotropic medications, facilitate therapeutic interventions, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to maintain a safe, healing environment. This role is ideal for a nurse who excels in therapeutic communication and clinical stabilization.

Clinical Setting

You will work in a specialized 12-bed behavioral health unit within a hospital setting, serving primarily adult and geriatric psychiatric patients aged 55 and over. The unit operates with a 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough psychiatric and physical assessments to monitor patient progress and identify changes in status
• Safely administer and manage psychotropic medications, monitoring for therapeutic effects and potential side effects
• Facilitate or assist with group therapy sessions to encourage patient engagement and emotional regulation
• Act as a primary advocate for patients, ensuring their rights are protected and their individualized care plans are followed
• Work closely with Patient Care Technicians and the interdisciplinary team to maintain a safe, therapeutic milieu
• Utilize de-escalation techniques and clinical judgment to manage behavioral emergencies and ensure unit safety

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years of professional nursing experience
• Active Arizona (AZ) or Compact Nursing License
• Current BLS certification (American Heart Association)
• Strong foundational knowledge in psychiatric nursing, medication management, and patient assessment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience or interest in Geriatric Psychiatry
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to lead therapeutic groups
• Comfort working in a specialized unit environment

Schedule

• 12-hour day or night shifts
• Full-time position

Compensation and Benefits

• Sign-on bonus available
• Relocation assistance available