This position is in central Phoenix, 18th Street and Roosevelt, Phoenix, AZ 85006.

Youth Development Institute (YDI) is a private, not for profit, residential treatment facility for youth with severe emotional and behavior disorders. YDI provides care to a diverse population of youth and adolescents of various cultural, ethnic, and social backgrounds. YDI is located in central Phoenix on a 9-acre facility consisting of the residential program and adjacent group homes.

All positions at Youth Development Institute are safety sensitive positions as defined in ARS § 23-439. Therefore, the company prohibits the use, sale, manufacture, distribution or possession of alcohol, drugs, controlled substances, medical marijuana, or drug paraphernalia on any and all segments of the company premises, company owned vehicles, or personal vehicles used for company business or parked on company property. YDI is a drug free zone with zero tolerance for violators.

1 year experience in behavioral health working with adolescents preferred.

Responsibilities: - Nursing responsibilities to include but not limited to:

Charting PRN on open client issues

Morning and evening med pass with some afternoon meds on assigned unit

Managing calls, assessments and building professional relationships with clients

Performing monthly staffings, chart audits, aims testing.

Running for the Doctors when they are on site

Running health and wellness groups on the weekends

Transcribing orders

Using Quick Mar

UDS, rapid covid testing, TB testing

Immunizations

Maintaining units, keeping up with Joint commission standards

Collaborating with therapist, doctors, teachers

Assessing precautions

Supervising the other RNs, LPNs,

Collaborating with doctors for emergency situations, sending clients to the hospital, ordering X-rays, etc

SKILLS / REQUIREMENTS

Bi-lingual, Spanish, a plus; must possess or be able to obtain a Fingerprint Clearance Card through AZ DPS, and maintain CPR certification.

Active license to work in Arizona. Behavioral health experience

We offer our employees a competitive salary.

BENEFITS

We have a great benefit package including:

• Medical Insurance - partial company paid • Dental insurance-company paid • Life insurance - company paid • Retirement plan with company match • Vacation & Sick Time • Employee assistance program • Paid holidays • Referral bonus • Paid training • Additional voluntary benefits available: vision care; short-term disability; pet care plan; and tuition reimbursement (certain restrictions may apply)
• Starting pay is based on experience and shift.

PLEASE APPLY...

• Through this job posting, or
• Pick up an application at 1830 E. Roosevelt Street, Phoenix, AZ 85006, or
• Email a cover letter & your resumes to: Fotine.saadalla @ ydi.org

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / NON-DISCRIMINATION

Youth Development Institute (YDI) will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on their race, color, religion, gender, sexual preference, national origin or any other protected status under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, the Age Discrimination and Employment Act, Arizona State Executive Order No. 75-5, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Further, YDI complies with Chapter 18 of the Phoenix City Code and its amendments which prohibit discrimination in employment based on: race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, sex, national origin, age, or genetic information.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $38.00 - $45.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 48 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Pet insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift

Experience:

• nursing: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• RN (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Phoenix, AZ 85006: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person