Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Avondale, AZ
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health

Location: Avondale, Arizona
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

Provide psychotherapy and counseling therapies to patients with psychiatric and substance abuse disorders. Therapies include group, individual, and family sessions. Responsibilities include:

• Accurate and timely patient documentation
• Communication with clients, families, and referral sources within HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 guidelines
• Active involvement in treatment planning and revising goals as needed
• Collaboration with interdisciplinary team members including physicians, utilization review, and nursing staff
• Coordination with utilization review on length of stay and treatment
• Creation of thorough discharge plans to ensure continuity of care

Unit Profile

• Department: Behavioral Health
• Shift: Days (7 AM - 7 PM)
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
• Call Requirements: No call
• Patient Population: Adult
• Number of Beds: 72
• Patient Ratio: 12:1
• EHR System: Pinpoint

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Arizona
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Minimum 2 years of behavioral health nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• BLS certification
• Handle With Care (HWC) certification

Additional Information

• Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs
• No unacceptable attire specified
• No float or weekend hours required

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not specified as required for this position.