Registered Nurse (RN)
Job Description
Job Description
Zenith Behavioral Health recognizes the growing need in Phoenix, Arizona for comprehensive evidence-based treatment. Our hospital provides intensive interventions for youth and adults with chronic and pervasive psychiatric and behavioral disorders, including substance abuse.
Zenith's primary goal is to offer a safe and secure environment, while advancing their path towards wellness and recovery.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Administer health assessments and complete necessary forms.
- Administer and read TB tests.
- Referrals to appropriate health agencies
- Providing health education on a variety of topics to clients, including but not limited to general health care, medication, diabetes, safe sex, dual diagnosis, and nutrition.
- Provide resource materials.
- Technical consultation for Mental Health Workers
- Observes medication procedures and makes recommendations.
- One-on-One nursing counseling as needed.
- Keep staff appraised of any potential client issues.
- Medical records documentation as required.
Qualifications
- Attainment of at least 21 years of age.
- Education : LVN, PA, or RN licensure required. Possession of a valid license / certificate of registration issued by the Arizona Board of Nursing Education and Nurse registration is required.
Possession of or ability to acquire valid Malpractice Insurance.
- Experience : Two years working with individuals with psychiatric disabilities.
- Knowledge : Knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques used in general and psychiatric nursing; medicines and narcotics and their effect upon the patient;
theories of personality growth and development; available community resources. Understanding of community health nursing and psychiatric nursing methods and procedures.
Ability to recognize and evaluate mental and emotional status; plan and evaluate a program of treatment administer treatments, medicines, and narcotics as prescribed;
speak and write effectively; understand and carry out oral and written directions.
- Special Skills : Demonstrated ability to work as a team player. Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
- Other Requirements : Valid driver's license, clean driving record and personal automobile insurance. Hiring is contingent upon receiving DOJ / FBI fingerprint clearance, a submission of a signed Criminal Record Statement (LIC 508), a TB test, and clearance on an employment physical.
Current First Aid and CPR certification is preferred prior to employment.
Job Type : PartTime
Zenith Behavioral Health is an EEO
Job Type : Part-time
Benefits :Medical specialties :
- Psychiatry Standard shift :
- Day shift
- Day shift
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location : In person