Registered Nurse Behavioral Health Adolescent

Join us in shaping the future of health care. # The work is rewarding as we see measurable improvement in our patients. From the time of admission, when they are experiencing a mental health crisis, through stabilization, and ultimately, as they enter the outpatient continuum of care, we continue to support their journey toward health, wellness, and recovery. Psychiatric nurses are strong patient advocates, ensuring patients are treated with dignity and respect and receive care in a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment. # We provide holistic care in a stigma-free environment for patients who have a full array of psychiatric disorders. Working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team fosters a healthy, cooperative environment for patients and coworkers, which is rewarding and fulfilling. Nurses love the collaborative interdisciplinary approach, teamwork, and structure a robust therapeutic program provides. The Psychiatric RN provides direct supervision to Mental Health Workers, Behavioral Health Technicians, and Health Unit Coordinators and plays a significant role in training future nurses. # As an academic medical center and part of the Creighton University Arizona Health Education Alliance, teaching is one of our passions. We support many staff members on their educational journey, including psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, and nurse practitioners. We are delighted to offer many opportunities for career advancement. Working alongside students and resident physicians provides a unique and mutually fulfilling learning environment. # Valleywise Behavioral Health Center has inpatient facilities in Mesa, Phoenix, and Maryvale and is one of Arizona#s largest providers of inpatient behavioral health services. We serve adolescent and adult populations. The adolescent unit is in Mesa with a 14-bed unit specializing in caring for patients ages 13 to 17. Our inpatient facilities have an extensive medical staff of psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners, with dedicated physician leadership.# # Hourly Pay Rate : $34.15 - $50.37 This is a night shift opportunity. The night shift pay differential will be paid at 18% of the employee#s base rate of pay.# # Qualifications Education : Prefer a Bachelor#s Degree or higher in Nursing. Experience : Must successfully complete the Valleywise Health New Graduate RN training program or have prior acute nursing experience demonstrating an understanding of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Previous acute care hospital experience in the area for which he or she is applying for is preferred. Certification / Licensure : Must possess a current, valid AZ RN license, temporary AZ RN license, or valid compact RN licensure for current state of practice. Must be in good standing with the issuing Board of Nursing. Must have a CPI certification and BLS training will be provided upon hire or transfer to Behavioral Health Departments. BH Unit 2 Adolescent : Must have a valid fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety or submit a completed Affidavit at the time of hire. Must complete fingerprint clearance card application within seven (7) days of hire date. Must present actual card within ninety (90) days of applying for a fingerprint clearance card. Knowledge, Skills, and#Abilities : 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.

Join us in shaping the future of health care.

The work is rewarding as we see measurable improvement in our patients. From the time of admission, when they are experiencing a mental health crisis, through stabilization, and ultimately, as they enter the outpatient continuum of care, we continue to support their journey toward health, wellness, and recovery. Psychiatric nurses are strong patient advocates, ensuring patients are treated with dignity and respect and receive care in a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment.

We provide holistic care in a stigma-free environment for patients who have a full array of psychiatric disorders. Working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team fosters a healthy, cooperative environment for patients and coworkers, which is rewarding and fulfilling. Nurses love the collaborative interdisciplinary approach, teamwork, and structure a robust therapeutic program provides. The Psychiatric RN provides direct supervision to Mental Health Workers, Behavioral Health Technicians, and Health Unit Coordinators and plays a significant role in training future nurses.

As an academic medical center and part of the Creighton University Arizona Health Education Alliance, teaching is one of our passions. We support many staff members on their educational journey, including psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, and nurse practitioners. We are delighted to offer many opportunities for career advancement. Working alongside students and resident physicians provides a unique and mutually fulfilling learning environment.

Valleywise Behavioral Health Center has inpatient facilities in Mesa, Phoenix, and Maryvale and is one of Arizona's largest providers of inpatient behavioral health services. We serve adolescent and adult populations. The adolescent unit is in Mesa with a 14-bed unit specializing in caring for patients ages 13 to 17. Our inpatient facilities have an extensive medical staff of psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners, with dedicated physician leadership.

Hourly Pay Rate : $34.15 - $50.37

This is a night shift opportunity. The night shift pay differential will be paid at 18% of the employee's base rate of pay.

Qualifications

Education :

• Prefer a Bachelor's Degree or higher in Nursing.

Experience :

Certification / Licensure :

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :