RN PRN Behavioral Health
Acadia·Oro Valley, Arizona
Acadia·Oro Valley, Arizona
Coordinate and provide physical and behavioral health care by assessing patients and implementing nursing care plans. Maintain medical records and communicate professionally with patients, families, and physicians to ensure safe treatment.
PRN Registered Nurse opportunities for Day and Night Shifts at Sonora Behavioral Health - Tucson,AZ Strongly desire RN with behavioral health experience Join our team at Sonora Behavioral Health, the Leading Behavioral Health Hospital in Tucson, Arizona. If you are passionate and dedicated to making a difference in the lives of those in need through compassionate therapeutic practices while working in a team environment that supports learning and growth, this position may be right for you!
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.
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 the state of employment 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. AHRN #LI-SONO #LI-ST1 #ST-1
Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing school with a current RN license and at least one year of nursing experience. CPR and de-escalation/restraint certifications are required.
Market context
Behavioral health RN roles in Arizona are often driven by ongoing staffing needs in inpatient and crisis settings, so openings can appear regularly. This type of position is competitive because employers usually want an active Arizona RN license, recent nursing experience, and current CPR plus de-escalation/restraint certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your certifications and behavioral health experience before applying.
