Registered Nurse PRN

Registered NurseSouthwest Behavioral and Health Services is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse who can help us fulfill our mission. Delivering compassionate care to enhance lives and improve communities. We are seeking someone who is empathetic, caring and excellent communication skills. Does this describe you? If so, you may be the person we are looking for to join our dynamic Phoenix team!Job Preview at a Glance:The Crisis and Recovery Unit provides behavioral health interventions in a structured, non-hospital setting that assists adults in resolving behavioral crisis. Services are provided in a locked facility with 24-hour nursing coverage on the premises, court ordered treatment is also provided. The shifts are 12 hours shifts 7am-7pm or 7pm-7am.Your primary responsibility will be working with adult patients needing psychiatric care and supervising the crisis unit. In this role you will be a strong individual contributor with no direct reports, allowing you to provide recovery-based services in a secure environment for consumers in varying levels of crisis. What makes this position unique, you will also have the ability to influence various team members and work collaboratively with the psychiatric prescriber. No two days are the same; each day presents different challenges and opportunities granting you a chance to use your diverse nursing skills.Location & Schedule:This position is a PRN work as needed basis, reporting to our Phoenix Inpatient programs. Looking for availability to work Days or Nights, from 7am-7pm or 7pm-7am. We offer a generous shift differential.Salary:$50.00 per hour plus shift differentialSkills/Requirements:Required to licensed in the State of Arizona plus one - two years experience in the area of psychiatric nursing.Experienced in a community-based psychiatric practice is preferred.Documentation of education, relevant experience and credentials is required.Must complete a pre-employment physical examination and TB test.Thorough comprehension of psychiatric practice is preferred.Knowledge of psychiatric medications and their indications, common side effects, reactions and interactions of medications prescribed.Ability to work with agitated services participants in crisis and their families to implement behavioral management interventions in defusing and de-escalating service participants, to document services participation treatment.Knowledge of Arizona Mental Health Law and the petition process, State of Arizona Nursing Rules and Regulations and crisis intervention techniques.Able to perform duties with minimal supervision, to direct and supervise a team and function as a team member Communicate clearly and effectively verbally and in written form.About SB&H:Southwest Behavioral & Health Services is a large and growing, non-profit community-based provider of behavioral health services with locations throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area, rural Maricopa County, Gila, Pinal, Mohave, Coconino, and Yavapai Counties. We are a well-established voice in the community with more than 115 sites, over one thousand employees, and 40 years' experience.At Southwest Behavioral & Health Services, we believe in the power of Empowered Belonging — a culture where every individual's unique perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences are welcomed and valued.We're committed to creating a workplace where unique perspectives are valued, personal journeys are respected, and every individual is empowered to bring their whole self to a shared mission of delivering compassionate, life-changing services to the communities we serve.Through our Empowered Belonging program, we're committed to:Voice & Visibility — ensuring every team member's ideas, experiences, and contributions are recognized and heard.Fair Access — fostering openness and fairness in opportunities for growth, leadership, and advancement, while honoring the different journeys people take.Culture of Connection — building authentic, meaningful relationships across backgrounds, roles, and experiences, knowing that fresh perspectives strengthen our work.Learning & Growth — providing opportunities for ongoing development, empathy, and leadership that reflect the many experiences within our teams.Wellbeing & Safety — prioritizing the mental, emotional, and psychological safety of every person, recognizing that belonging means something different to each of us.Where everyone belongs. Where everyone leads.Join us in shaping a community where your difference makes a difference, and your impact is real.