Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Arizona or eligibility to practice nursing.
At least one year of nursing experience, preferably in psychiatric or behavioral settings.
CPR certification required; de-escalation and restraint training provided upon hire.
First aid certification may be required based on facility standards.
Responsibilities
Assess patients' physical and behavioral health needs to formulate care plans.
Implement and manage individualized nursing care plans effectively.
Educate patients and families on health conditions and treatment options.
Maintain accurate medical records in compliance with nursing practices.
Document and communicate significant changes in patients' health status promptly.
Administer medications accurately and keep a documented count of controlled substances.
Exhibit therapeutic relationships with patients while maintaining professional boundaries.
Benefits
This is a temporary, full-time position paid at $60/hour.
Opportunity for conversion to a regular full-time role after the temporary period.
Training for CPR, de-escalation, and restraint certification provided.
Full Job Description
Overview
FT RN Temp - Days/Nights (12-Hour Shift) - $60/hr.
Oasis Behavioral Health - Chandler, AZ
This is a temporary, full-time, 13-week nursing assignment with a fixed rate of $60/hour and is not benefits-eligible. This is a direct temporary opportunity (not an agency contract), and travel stipends or travel reimbursements are not provided. Candidates must have at least one year of behavioral health experience and be available for night shifts and rotating weekends. Temporary employees may be eligible to convert to a regular full-time position if offered.
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 Arizona or be eligible to practice nursing in accordance with state requirements
One year of nursing experience; previous psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance abuse 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.
