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Psychiatric Registered NurseSouthwest Behavioral & Health Services is seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and engaged Psychiatric Registered Nurse who can help us fulfill our mission. Delivering compassionate care to enhance lives and improve communities. Are you dedicated, compassionate, and engaged? If so, you may be the person we are looking for to join our dynamic inpatient team!This is a part-time position working Saturday and Sunday 7 PM to 7 AM, eligible for shift differential.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.Responsibilities:Completes a thorough nursing assessment and nursing care plan on all consumers admittedWorks with psychiatric prescriber in monitoring patient medicationTakes leadership role in management of consumer treatmentAttends monthly Supervisor and All Staff meetingsConducts medication education and other wellness groupsOversees orientation and training of new clinical staffProvides therapeutic interactions and activities to patientsDuring crisis, functions as the lead providing direction on using the least restrictive interventionsWorks closely with clinical team and prescriber on consumer treatment and discharge planningQualifications:Currently licensed in the State of Arizona as a Registered Nurse1 – 2 years of prior nursing experienceKnowledge of Arizona Mental Health Law and the petition process, State of Arizona and Nursing Rules and RegulationsKnowledge of crisis intervention techniquesPreferred:Post-degree experience of two years in the area of psychiatric nursingExperience in behavioral health prior to nursing license may be considered.About SB&HSouthwest 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.SB&H is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. Southwest Behavioral & Health Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Southwest Behavioral & Health Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.