Job Description
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Perform comprehensive physical, mental health, and psychosocial assessments upon admission and ongoing as needed.
· Develop individualized nursing care plans and update them based on patient condition and treatment response.
· Safely administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and regulatory standards.
· Monitor and document patient progress, behaviors, treatment responses, and vital signs.
· Participate in crisis prevention and intervention procedures; utilize de-escalation strategies and emergency response protocols.
· Lead nursing shift operations when acting as Charge Nurse, including staffing assignments and patient acuity management.
· Coordinate patient care with physicians, therapists, case managers, and other nursing staff.
· Educate patients and families on medications, health maintenance, coping strategies, and recovery skills.
· Initiate and complete incident reports, status changes, and clinical documentation timely and accurately.
· Ensure compliance with facility policies, nursing standards, ADHS, AHCCCS, and Joint Commission requirements.
· Maintain controlled substance accountability and proper medication documentation.
· Participate in quality improvement initiatives and staff development activities.
· Provide training, orientation, and oversight to LPNs, BHTs, and nursing interns.
QUALIFICATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (required).
Current and active Arizona Registered Nurse (RN) license (required).
Valid Arizona Driver’s License (required).
Minimum 1 year of nursing experience preferred.
Experience in behavioral health, detox, substance abuse, or psychiatric settings strongly preferred.
Leadership or Charge Nurse experience preferred.
CPR/FA Certification – to be obtained within first 90 days
Fingerprint Clearance Card – to be obtained within first 90 days
Handle with Care – to be obtained within first 90 days
Successful clearance of annual MVR required if applicable
Successful clearance of pre-employment criminal/county/state background check
Successful clearance of pre-employment drug and ******* testing
Successful clearance of TB PPD Test upon hire and annual screening for TB symptoms
Additional Notes:
America’s Rehab Campus’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer, a drug free workplace, and complies with Veteran and ADA regulations as applicable
Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Behavioral Health RN – Night Shift position is now open for candidates interested in the Nurse / Compounder Jobs sector. This role in Tucson offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Nurse / Compounder Jobs is a plus.
