Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN)

Psychiatric Registered NurseNaphCare is hiring an experienced Psychiatric Registered Nurse to join our team of medical professionals in the Arizona Department of Corrections - Tucson in Tucson, Arizona.As a Psychiatric Registered Nurse, you will work alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals to provide counseling and mental health care to the individuals in residence. This is a unique position where you can make a difference to this diverse population of patients with complex mental health and medical needs.ResponsibilitiesThe Psychiatric Registered Nurse works under the direct supervision of the Health Services Administrator (HSA), Director of Nursing (DON), and Psychiatric Provider(s) and is responsible for providing nursing care within the scope of the State Board of Nursing Practice in the mental health unit of the facility.Duties and responsibilities may include and are not limited to:Evaluating patients in a variety of settings, including the initial intake area, mental health care unit, emergency situations, housing units, medical housing areas, and segregation unitsConducting mental health evaluations, including gathering psychosocial histories, administering psychological tests, and identifying mental health needs and risksPerforming and documenting all patient history and vital signs, mental health screenings and/or evaluations, assist with examinations and/or treatments, and report all changes in patients' conditionsUtilizing all functions of our EHR, TechCare, for patient documentation to maintaining accurate and timely clinical records, progress notes, and other required documentationParticipating in educational and training activities related to mental health care for patients, security personnel, and healthcare staffAssisting with evaluating the quality and effectiveness of the mental health services and assist in developing systems to ensure and monitor patient care and safetyCollaborating with healthcare staff to provide the resolution of diagnostic and therapeutic problems and the implementation of effective solutionsWorking closely with other professionals, such as psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and correctional staff, to ensure effective and coordinated careMonitoring compliance with site-specific and company policies and procedures, taking appropriate corrective action, and ensuring compliance with ACA, NCCHC standardsQualificationsExperience / Requirements / QualificationsMust be a Registered Nurse or a graduate of an accredited program for practical or vocational nursingHold and maintain a current, unrestricted nursing license in the state of employmentMust possess an active BLS/CPR Certification (AHA preferred)A minimum of 1 years' clinical experience in a mental health care or acute care setting, with correctional healthcare experience preferredMust have knowledge and experience in the identification and treatment of mental health and co-occurring substance abuse disorders, discharge planning, principles of social work, basic principles of individual and group behavior, and a working knowledge of psychotropic medicationsEffective communications skills are required for building patient rapport and relaying information and treatment plan with other medical and mental health care professionalsStrong organizational skills are needed to keep track of patient treatment plans and progress notesMust have the ability to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information and integrity, professionalism and ability to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirementsBe able to complete at least 12 hours of CEU pertinent to correctional health care annuallyMust pass the facility's criminal background check and drug screeningPhysical Capabilities: Must have the ability to stand for long periods, lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds), bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform physically demanding tasks like CPR, all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.Why Join NaphCare? NaphCare is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities throughout the US, and we are growing. If you have never considered a career in correctional healthcare, now may be the time. In addition to competitive salaries and generous employee benefits, we strongly support career advancement within the company.NaphCare Benefits for Full-Time Employees Include:Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day oneLowest Cost Benefits!Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!Tuition AssistanceReferral bonusesTerm life insurance at no cost to the employeeGenerous paid time off & paid holidaysFree continuing education and CMEsNaphCare has a partnership with NetCE that provides CEU/CME for our staff. NetCE uses a rigorous peer review process to ensure that all activities and content are up-to-date. This service streamlines continuing education for all NaphCare Employees to meet state specific requirements for maintaining licensing.Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran