2 years of Behavioral Health RN experience at Valleywise Health.
Current AZ RN license or valid compact RN licensure required.
Good standing with the Board of Nursing necessary.
BLS certification from the American Heart Association required; CPI certification provided upon hire.
Ability to work with culturally diverse populations; bilingual preferred.
Strong communication, time management, and customer service skills essential.
Responsibilities
Provide professional, age-specific nursing care in collaboration with physicians and other disciplines.
Perform patient assessments and administer medications as needed.
Identify nursing problems and develop plans of care accordingly.
Advocate for clients and educate them on health matters.
Complete and process all required documentation accurately.
Indirectly supervise ancillary personnel as directed by management.
Participate in team building and quality improvement initiatives.
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare environment exposure.
Opportunities for professional development and training.
Supportive team atmosphere with a focus on quality improvement.
Access to resources for working with diverse populations.
Full Job Description
Under the direction of a Nurse Manager (or Executive Director of Nursing [DON]), in collaboration with the Nursing House Supervisor, the Nursing House Supervisor Assistant provides professional, skilled, age-specific nursing care for patients in collaboration with the physician and other disciplines. Performs all aspects of patient care, including but not limited to patient assessment, medication administration, identifying nursing problems plans of care, provides or delegates care according to Valleywise Health policies, functions as a client advocate and educator, completes and processes all required documentation, indirectly supervises ancillary personnel as directed, and participates in team building and quality improvement activities. The position demonstrates the professional skills and behaviors to promote comprehensive, cost-effective, and meaningful healthcare for consumers in a diverse healthcare environment.
Hourly Pay Rate: $36.94 - $54.49
Qualifications
Education:
Prefer a bachelor's degree or higher in Nursing.
Experience:
2 years of Behavioral Health RN experience within Valleywise Health demonstrates an understanding of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Certification/Licensure:
Must possess a current, valid AZ RN license, temporary AZ RN license, or valid compact RN licensure for the current state of practice.
Must be in good standing with the issuing Board of Nursing.
Requires BLS issued by the American Heart Association.
CPI certification and BLS Card training will be provided upon hire/transfer to the BH department.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
The ability to work with culturally diverse people is a must.
Bilingual is preferred.
Must have excellent communication, time management, and customer service skills.
Requires basic computer word processing skills (e.g., formatting, editing, printing, composing email, internet searches, etc.) to navigate through an electronic medical record using a computer successfully.
Requires the ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English.
