Lead Registered Nurse Position in Phoenix; Primary Care/Behavioral Health; 27th Ave/ Indian School (8659)

Lead Registered Nurse Position in Phoenix

Terros Health is pleased to share an exciting and rewarding opportunity for a Lead Registered Nurse working at our 27th Avenue Health Center location in Phoenix, AZ.

Terros Health is a health care company focused on the whole person, providing primary care and specializing in mental health and substance use treatment for over 50 years. We help people live their lives in recovery and we save lives every day. Our vision is to provide extraordinary care by empowered people, achieving exceptional outcomes. We are guided by our core values of integrity, compassion and empowerment, with diversity woven throughout. Together, we are Inspiring Change for Life!

If you are interested in working for one of the State's Leading Healthcare Organizations that promotes Integrity, Compassion, and Empowerment, we encourage you to apply!

Terros Health is hiring an Arizona Licensed RN for our Lead Registered Nurse position in Phoenix, AZ.

Location: 27th Avenue/Indian School Rd

Schedule: Full-Time, 40 hours/week

Integrated Care: Primary Care & Behavioral Health

Outpatient / Clinic

Competitive Compensation:

$86,000-$95,000 Annually depending on years of RN experience and education

Additional Language Differential Pay Available: Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean, Arabic, Farsi, Swahili or ASL = $2/hour (Approximately $4160 Annually)

Full Benefits, including 401K

Generous PTO/PST (4+ weeks in Year 1) PLUS Holidays

The Lead RN serves as an active member of the site management team working collaboratively regarding the site-based delivery of exceptional customer service and clinical care. Assists the Director of Nursing to ensure effective coordination, work processes and clear communication with the site providers and medical assistants (MA).

Additional duties include, but not limited to:

1. Works collaboratively with site operational and clinical leaders and other leadership to ensure an efficient workflow.

2. Communicate & coordinate changes in workflow or services to the medical assistants and the providers.

3. Ensures initial and ongoing competency for MAs. Manages training records for the MAs. Collaborates with other Lead RNs across the agency to implement these trainings and competencies.

4. Ensures documentation of patient visits in accordance with policies, procedures, and clinical protocols same date of service.

5. Manages the medication system at the site, ensuring staff administer & document medication treatment appropriately.

6. Educate MAs and other team members to help them understand psychiatric and medical conditions as well as medication side effects.

7. Serves as point person for the site MA staff regarding clinical operational matters specific to scope of work.

8. Communicates potential barriers to quality care identified and collaborates with the Director of Nursing in finding solutions to overcoming these barriers.

9. Clinically and administratively supervises all employed and contract MAs working at their site. This includes interviewing, orientation, disciplining and collaborative action plans and performing performance reviews and being available for clinical consultation and support.

10. Supports and participates in huddles, medical staff and other site and agency meetings.

Benefits & Wellness

• Multiple medical plans - incl. a no premium plan for employees and their families
• Multiple dental plans - incl. orthodontia
• Financial well-being - 401(k) with a company match, interest free medical line of credit, financial education, planning, and support
• 4 Weeks of paid time off in the first year
• Wellness program
• Pet Insurance
• Group life and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program for the Whole Family
• Personal and family mental and physical health access
• Professional growth & development - including scholarships, clinical supervision, and CEUs
• Employee perks and discounts
• Gym memberships
• Tuition at GCU and University of Phoenix
• Car rentals
• Bilingual pay differential

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with the Arizona State Board of Nursing
• One (1) year prior experience in psychiatric setting and/or working with members receiving behavioral health services; experiencing working within psychiatric crisis and/or with members with serious mental illness preferred.
• Interpersonal skills which allow for professional and positive relationships with co-workers, members, families, and other community members. Good communication skills, evidenced by a non-judgmental approach, effective listening, and positive interactions. Strong understanding of substance use, addiction, and recovery principles. Knowledge of chronic conditions experienced by those with serious mental illness preferred.
• Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, electronic medical record, NextGen preferred
• Must have valid Arizona driver's license, be 21 years of age with minimum 3 years driving experience, and meet requirements of Terros Health's driving policy
• Must have a valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance card or apply for an Arizona fingerprint clearance card (Level 1) within 7 working days of assuming role.
• Must pass a TB Test and Drug Screen
• Background Check