Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) - Adolescent Behavioral Health

Avery's House is a substance abuse & mental health treatment provider for adolescents, seeking an experienced, dependable, and responsible RN. The Licensed Registered Nurse provides recovery focused services related to the safe and appropriate administration of medical treatment as prescribed by the physician. Provides safe, effective, and efficient implementation of direct care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of care. Experience working with adolescents is preferred, and any additional experience with mental health and substance abuse is beneficial. The nurse is responsible for direct oversight of the nursing department including any BHT providers in addition to oversight of storage and distribution of medications to clients, and serves as the primary liaison between clients, clinicians and the Medical Director. They monitor vitals of clients and alert the Medical Director and Clinical Director to any medical concerns and recommend plans of action.

Why: To Inspire Change!

What: To foster a community that support recovery from addiction, trauma, and mental health issues.

Strategic Anchors: Best care, Best Program, Best Team

• DUTIES
• Demonstrates the Avery’s House mission, purpose, values, and beliefs in everyday language and contact with clients.
• Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with clients
• Provides nursing care and assists in the welcoming, admission, and discharge process
• Collects data relevant to client’s care; develops and implements nursing care plans
• Demonstrates knowledge of crisis management and intervention
• Transcribes physician orders accurately and in a timely manner
• Administers medication management policies and procedures
• Notifies the prescriber and nursing supervisor of any changes in behavior or condition
• Documents the progress of clients toward their recovery plan goals
• Attends and participates in company meetings
• Coordinates and participates in counting medications and giving report at the beginning and end of each shift
• Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, and/or changed at the discretion of management
• KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIRED SKILLS
• Ability to review and implement Recovery/Treatment plans
• Ability to support medical and psycho-social care of members served
• Ability to administer oral and injectable medications
• Ability to act as a team member and provide input via reporting observations and concerns and ask appropriate questions
• Ability to review and implement client recovery treatment plans
• Ability to implement physical crisis and de-escalation techniques
• EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Graduation from an accredited RN program and current RN licensure in Arizona
• Current CPR/ FA certificate
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card
• One year of experience in related field; Behavioral health: 1 year (Preferred)
• Understanding of psychiatric illness and its treatment, and knowledge of psychotropic medication
• Valid Arizona Driver’s License
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS
• The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Must be able to walk, bend, stand, climb stairs, speak English, hear, use a telephone, drive an automobile, and operate standard office equipment, such as a computer, copier, and fax machine. Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
  
  

Job Type: Full-time

SCHEDULES

• Thursday, Friday, Saturday
• We run 12 hour shifts 7AM - 7PM
  
  

Pay

• $38/hour
  
  

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
  
  

Physical Setting

• Rehabilitation center
  
  

License/Certification

• RN license in Arizona (Required)
  
  

Work Location: In person, Apache Junction, AZ