Psychiatric Nurse
Psychiatric Nurse
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DEPT OF HEALTH SERVICES
The Arizona Department of Health Services promotes and protects the health of Arizonas children and adults. Our mission is to promote protect and improve the health and wellness of individuals and communities in Arizona. We strive to set the standard for personal and community health through direct care science public policy and leadership. ADHS promotes alternative work schedules flexible hours. We have positions that can fit any stage in your career from entry to senior level. We offer a robust benefit package including the ADHS Student Loan Assistance Pilot Program where eligible employees can receive up to $437.50 per month for their outstanding student loans. Come check us out and see how you can make a difference in the lives of all Arizonans.
Psychiatric Nurse
Arizona State Hospital
Address: 501 N 24th Street Phoenix AZ. 85008
Salary: Up to $43.00 (DOE)
Grade: N1
The role of Psychiatric Registered Nurse will entail direct psychiatric and medical care to patients of the Arizona State Hospital. This role offers rotating schedules to include any day of the week to meet the needs of the hospital and its patients. We offer 12 hour work schedules shift differentials and guaranteed shifts.
Providing professional and skilled nursing care for patients in collaboration the physician and other disciplines
Performing all aspects of patient care including continuous improvement of the patients experience clinical outcomes and promoting a healthy work environment
Providing direct psychiatric and medical nursing care to patients; attending group activities assisting patients with activities of daily living; and observing of behavior and physical status
Transcribing doctors orders medication and chart review administering medication and treatments counting accountable medication assisting doctor in sick call with nursing input
Documenting in patient records completing nursing assessments summaries and other documentation as needed
Providing orientation supervision and on the job training to new employees (RNs LPNs); assisting in evaluation of job performance; and acts as a resource person for unit employees
This position requires incumbent to have and maintain a current Arizona RN license
Knowledge of psychiatric nursing and general principles of medical adolescent geriatric and forensic nursing; the nursing process in the development of patient care plans; psychiatric rehabilitation; pharmacology; infection control; effective communication techniques both verbal and written; hospital policies and procedures; patient rights and responsibilities; and basic computer programs and software related to the health record
Skills and abilities assessment of patients physical and mental status; patients needs; communicating with patients nursing staff members of the treatment team and other departments; therapeutic interventions; providing education to patients and staff; documenting observations and interventions; assessment of staff skill mix to meet patient needs and acuity; clinical supervision of paraprofessional nursing staff; administer medications in a safe manner; enter patient information regarding assessment observation progress notes medications etc. into the electronic health record; maintain a safe and therapeutic environment; facilitating psychiatric rehabilitation and other educational groups; and provide guidance/ mentorship/clinical leadership for paraprofessional nursing staff
Support a diverse multicultural workforce that reflects the community promotes equal opportunity at all levels of public employment and creates an inclusive work environment that enables all individuals to perform to their fullest potential free from discrimination
The preferred candidate will have experience with psychiatric patients
This position requires incumbent to have and maintain a current Arizona RN license
A State Hospital employee must be able to obtain a valid Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card pursuant to A.R.S. 411758.07.
Must be able to obtain and maintain CPR and NVCI certifications
Driving is required for State Business.
Employees who drive on state business require possession of and the ability to retain a current valid stateissued drivers license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to drivers license checks must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any driver training (See Arizona Administrative Code R210207.11.
The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:
Affordable medical and dental insurance plans
Paid vacation and sick time
10 paid holidays per year
Wellness program and plans
Life insurance
Short/longterm disability insurance
Defined retirement plan
Award winning Infant at Work program
Credit union membership
Transit subsidy
ADHS Student Assistance Pilot Program
For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page
To help you build a financially secure future the State makes monthly contributions to finance your retirement benefit. The State will make a contribution to the ASRS in an amount equal to your contribution. In other words you and the State will each pay 50 of the total cost of the benefit. New State employees have a 27 week wait period for contributions to begin.
Arizona State Government is an EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. DHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All newly hired employees will be subject to EVerify Employment Eligibility Verification.
Employment Type
Full-Time
