Registered Nurse (RN) - Intake (Full-Time, Mid Shift)

Job Description

Job Description

Registered Nurse (RN) – Intake (Full-Time, Night Shift)

Aurora Behavioral Health System – Glendale, AZ

Aurora Behavioral Health System, Arizona's largest free‑standing psychiatric hospital system, is seeking a Full-Time Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Intake Department on the Mid-Shift . This is an excellent opportunity for a compassionate and skilled nurse who wants to make a meaningful impact in behavioral health.

About Aurora Behavioral Health

• Level 1 acute care psychiatric hospital
• Mission-driven focus on adults and adolescents
• Trauma-informed environment with no mechanical restraints or seclusion
• JCAHO-accredited, multidisciplinary team
• Supportive leadership, competitive pay, and strong professional growth opportunities

Position Overview

The Intake RN plays a key role in the admissions process, ensuring safe, accurate, and compassionate evaluation of incoming patients. This role requires strong clinical judgment, strong communication skills, and the ability to collaborate in a fast-paced behavioral health setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments for incoming patients
• Initiate and document individualized care plans
• Provide professional nursing care in alignment with hospital policies and standards
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and recovery expectations
• Delegate tasks and supervise support staff
• Collaborate with physicians, intake clinicians, and behavioral health teams to ensure high-quality care

Qualifications

• ADN or BSN from an accredited nursing program
• Active Arizona RN license (required)
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening
• Eligible for an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card

Schedule & Work Setting

• Full-Time
• Mid Shift: Week 1 – Thursday, Friday, & Saturday 12pm to 1230am, Week 2 – Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday 12pm to 1230am. Rotates this way every other week.
• On-site at our Glendale, AZ inpatient psychiatric hospital

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee discount programs
• Referral bonus opportunities
• Supportive, team-oriented environment

Required Certification

• Active RN License (Required)

Join Our Mission

If you're a dedicated RN who wants to help transform lives through compassionate behavioral health care, we'd love to meet you. Apply today and join a team committed to healing with heart.