Registered Nurse (Regional) - Tucson, AZ (Park IC)

Join Intermountain Centers

Intermountain Centers is one of the largest statewide behavioral health and integrated care organizations in Arizona. We are looking for career-minded individuals interested in opportunities within the largest adult and child service continuum in Arizona.

The Registered Nurse (RN) performs supervisory management, administrative and clinical work within the assigned geographic service area (Region) as needed. This individual is responsible for coordinating care and best practices between medical assistants, prescribers, physical health counterparts and members. This individual is responsible for recommending, developing, and administering policies, procedures, and budgetary matters. May be assigned to serve on special committees and conduct various meetings as necessary. Required to be familiar with, abide by, and enforce all State of Arizona, Behavioral Health Agency, RBHA, BMFL and AHW regulations. Position requires the use of considerable independent judgment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs nursing skills including but not limited to vital signs monitoring, timely medication administration as ordered per provider, wound care, nursing assessments, and providing full support and assistance during all phases of the treatment programs.
• Makes independently appropriate, sound, critical decisions under extreme stress and in emergency situations. Informs Executive Level officers of sentinel events occurring within the company.
• Works in close collaboration with other medical services staff members and management to develop clear processes for medication services and physical health integration to ensure the highest level of quality care for patients.
• Prepares professional reports on such matters as; services offered, program, personnel, and other aspects of the company's operations.
• Researches and compiles statistical data.
• Maintains records and reports utilizing a computer and related software.
• Provides injections to patients as needed clearly documenting information in patient's medical record and following best practices.
• Researches, recommends, develops, and enforces appropriate procedures, policies, and techniques to be used in routine operations, emergency operations, and prevention activities.
• Provide training and materials for staff on effective methods working with patients considering needs for medication and physical health.
• Act as liaison for Executive Leadership providing guidance on practices and needs regarding physical health integration.
• Maintains knowledge of agency rules, regulations and standards.
• Ability to perform the technical operations within the department and specifically as they relate to Telemedicine.
• Researches and recommends amendments and solutions to technical problems as appropriate.
• Manages and ensures that all facility infrastructures are properly maintained.
• Develops and delivers company presentations to the staff, and community groups and represents the company on various community and other agency committees as required.
• Provides oversight to Physician Extenders and Prescribers to ensure medications and treatments are correctly administered and delivered as indicated.
• Responsible for following any policies, procedures, and controls established by the organization, the HIPAA Privacy Officer, and/or the HIPAA Security Officer regarding access to, protection of, and the use of the PHI.
• Performs other duties as assigned or necessary as they relate to the general nature of the position.

Qualifications:

• Experience Two (2) years of nursing experience.
• License- Current Unencumbered RN Licensure in Arizona

Regulatory:

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• DPS Level I fingerprint clearance (must possess upon hire and maintain throughout employment).
• CPR, First Aid, AED certification, if required (must possess upon hire and maintain throughout employment).
• Current, valid Arizona Driver's License and 39-month Motor Vehicle Report and proof of vehicle registration liability insurance to meet insurance requirements, if required.
• Initial current negative TB test result, if required (Employer provides).

Intermountain Centers is an equal opportunity employer. Intermountain Centers does not discriminate based on age, ethnicity, race, sex, gender, religion, national origin, creed, tribal affiliation, ancestry, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, socio-economic status, claims experience, medical history, physical or intellectual disability, ability to pay, source of payment, mental illness, and/or cultural and linguistic needs, as well as any other class protected by law.