Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Avondale, AZ
LifePoint
3x12 hrs, Days

Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health

Location: Avondale, Arizona
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Days (7 AM - 7 PM)
Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
Call Requirements: No call
Patient Population: Adult
Unit Type: Acute Behavioral Health
Number of Beds: 72
Patient Ratio: 12:1

Job Description

• Provide psychotherapy and counseling therapies to patients with psychiatric and substance abuse disorders, including group, individual, and family therapy.
• Ensure accurate and timely patient documentation.
• Communicate proactively with patients, families, and referral sources, adhering to HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 regulations.
• Participate actively in treatment planning, working with patients to achieve goals and revising plans as needed.
• Collaborate consistently with the interdisciplinary team, including physicians, utilization review, and nursing staff.
• Work with utilization review to communicate length of stay and treatment progress.
• Develop thorough discharge plans to ensure continuity of care for patients and families.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Arizona
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 2 years of Behavioral Health nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Handle With Care (HWC) or Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification

Additional Information

• Electronic Health Record system used: Pinpoint
• Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs
• No float or weekend hours required

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