Full Job Description
Under the direction of a nurse manager, the RN Behavioral Health (Float) floats between both the Phoenix and Mesa behavioral health facilities, providing professional skilled age-specific nursing care for patients in collaboration with physicians and other disciplines. You will perform all aspects of patient care, including but not limited to patient assessment, medication administration, identifying nursing problems, and care plans. Youll provide or delegate care according to Valleywise Health policies; function as a client advocate and educator; complete and process all required documentation; indirectly supervise ancillary personnel as directed; and participate in team building and quality improvement activities. This 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: $55.00
Qualifications
Education:
3 Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
3 Prefer a bachelors degree or higher in nursing.
Experience:
3 Requires one year (1) of clinical nursing experience as an RN in a psychiatric setting, demonstrating an understanding of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
3 Pursuant to Arizona Administrative Code R9-10-306 CHAPTER 10 of the Dept. of Health Services, personnel must be at least 21 years of age or at least 18 years of age and licensed or certified under A.R.S. Title 32 and providing services within the personnel members scope of practice.
Certification/Licensure:
3 Must possess a current, valid Arizona RN license and be in good standing with the AZ Board of Nursing.
3 A BLS card obtained through an approved American Heart Association (AHA) training center is preferred. It will be required within three weeks of starting the position and must be renewed every two years.
3 In addition, the following additional certification(s) will be required based on the department assigned:
3 Desert Vista - Unit 2 Adolescent: Must have a valid fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety or submit a completed application to the Arizona Department of Public Safety within seven days of the hire date. Fingerprint clearance cards must remain valid for the entire period of issuance and must be renewed prior to expiration.
3 CPI certification training will be provided upon hire/transfer to the department and must be obtained prior to providing patient care.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
3 Must be able to meet the conditions as stated in the employment agreement.
3 Must be able to float to both facilities (Desert Vista-Mesa and Psych Annex-Phoenix), for which approved competencies must be demonstrated.
3 Ability to work with culturally diverse people is a must.
3 Must have excellent communication, time management, and customer service skills.
3 Requires basic computer word processing skills (e.g., formatting, editing, printing, composing email, internet searches, etc.) to be able to successfully navigate through an electronic medical record using a computer.
3 Requires the ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English.
3 Bilingual is preferred.