Registered Nurse (RN)

Montare Behavioral Health is hiring RN's for 12 hour PM shifts at our adult Behavioral Health Inpatient Facility located in the north foothills of Tucson, AZ!

Under the direction of the DON, the nurses work closely with the Medical Director, and other multidisciplinary team members to identify, assess and respond to a wide range of physical, psychological and social needs of our clients receiving mental health and substance use treatment in a residential facility setting.

Availability (12hr shifts):

7PM-7:30AM (Full Time- 3 Shifts)

*Must be available at least one weekend day 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Completes nursing assessments and documents pertinent information including behavioral health, physical health and/or substance abuse concerns.
• Observes clients, charts and reports changes in conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment and takes any necessary follow-up action.
• Provide effective crisis-intervention and use therapeutic communication, verbal de-escalation, and trauma-informed approaches to help clients manage distress.
• Transcribes Medical Provider orders and administers prescribed medications.
• Reviews medication logs, conducts daily medication counts and requests refills as needed.
• Responsible for the management, organization and safety of the medication room, including supply inventory and equipment compliance.
• Evaluates medical concerns and directs clients to emergency medical care when required.
• Assist clients with tending to activities of daily living.
• Works with the treatment team to assess client needs, plan, modify care and implement interventions.
• Provide support and build rapport with clients while maintaining consistent boundaries.
• Assist as requested to provide education to clients and the team regarding behavioral health diagnosis, medications and treatments.
• Attends and participates in regularly scheduled team meetings and trainings.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• At least 21 years of age.
• Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Currently licensed to practice by the Arizona State Board of Nursing.
• Two years experience working directly with clients with psychiatric diagnoses in a treatment facility.
• Experience monitoring clients detoxing from substances.
• Must have a Level I AZ DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card, and able to pass required background clearances.
• Must be able to display proficient oral and written communication skills.
• Current Arizona Driver License, and current, clean, 39-month Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Montare Behavioral Health is an EEO