Position Summary

We're a company that is currently expanding and we'd love for you to consider being part of the behavioral health team that is paving the way for growth.

The Nurse is responsible for providing a variety of community mental health nursing services which focus on prevention, treatment, education, and rehabilitation of the physical and mental health of the client. The Nurse collaborates as a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team (Treatment Team) to develop and implement effective treatment strategies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Administer health assessments and complete necessary forms.
• Administer and read TB tests.
• Referrals to appropriate health agencies
• Providing health education on a variety of topics to clients, including but not limited to general health care, medication, diabetes, safe sex, dual diagnosis, and nutrition.
• Provide resource materials.
• Technical consultation for Mental Health Workers
• Observes medication procedures and makes recommendations.
• One-on-One nursing counseling as needed.
• Keep staff appraised of any potential client issues.
• Medical records documentation as required.

Qualifications

• Attainment of at least 21 years of age.
• Education: LVN, PA, or RN licensure required. Possession of a valid license/certificate of registration issued by the Arizona Board of Nursing Education and Nurse registration is required. Possession of or ability to acquire valid Malpractice Insurance.
• Experience: Two years working with individuals with psychiatric disabilities.
• Knowledge: Knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques used in general and psychiatric nursing; medicines and narcotics and their effect upon the patient; theories of personality growth and development; available community resources. Understanding of community health nursing and psychiatric nursing methods and procedures. Ability to recognize and evaluate mental and emotional status; plan and evaluate a program of treatment administer treatments, medicines, and narcotics as prescribed; speak and write effectively; understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Special Skills: Demonstrated ability to work as a team player. Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
• Other Requirements: Valid driver's license, clean driving record and personal automobile insurance. Hiring is contingent upon receiving DOJ/FBI fingerprint clearance, a submission of a signed Criminal Record Statement (LIC 508), a TB test, and clearance on an employment physical. Current First Aid and CPR certification is preferred prior to employment.

Job Type: Per Diem

Zenith Behavioral Health is an EEO