Registered Nurse Outpatient

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services offers an array of integrated behavioral & health programs to meet the unique needs of the communities we serve. We are seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and engaged Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse who can help us fulfill our mission. Delivering compassionate care to enhance lives and improve communities.

Position open to LPN candidates.

Schedule: This is a Full-Time position working 40 hours per week, Monday through Thursday, Hours are 7:30am-4:30pm.

Job Preview at a Glance

Your primary responsibility will be working with children and adult patients needing psychiatric care in an outpatient setting. In this role you will work with a diverse client base with varying needs. What makes this position unique, you will also have the ability to influence various team members and work collaboratively with the psychiatric prescriber. No two days are the same; each day presents different challenges and opportunities granting you a chance to use your diverse nursing skills.

Responsibilities:

• Knowledge of State of Arizona Nursing Rules and Regulations. Works with Clinical Supervisor to assure the Unit meets standards.
• Ability to work with clients and their families on their stabilization over an extended period of time
• Performs injections, draw blood & send to lab
• Ensure that medications are available for service participants as needed
• Accept medication orders from physician via telephone and medication records in accordance with State regulations, indications and resource.
• Work with prescribers in the monitoring of medications and changing of medication orders
• Complete charting and record keeping per SBH/ADHS standards
• Participate in Clinical case staffing
• Assist with PCP coordination
• Assist in SBH chart audit process
• Providing therapeutic interactions and activities.
• To ensure compliance & adequate services, additional job duties may be required to meet the needs of the program and or department

Licensed Practical Nurse Qualifications:

• Required to be a Licensed Practical Nurse, currently licensed in the State of Arizona
• One year of behavioral health and/or healthcare nursing experience
• Fingerprint clearance issued by AZ Department of Public Safety OR be eligible to receive within eight (8) weeks of hire

Preferred:

• Post-degree experience of two years in the area of psychiatric nursing
• Experience in behavioral health prior to nursing license may be considered

Registered Nurse Qualifications:

• Required to be a Registered Nurse, currently licensed in the State of Arizona
• One year of behavioral health and/or healthcare nursing experience
• Fingerprint clearance issued by AZ Department of Public Safety OR be eligible to receive within eight (8) weeks of hire

Benefits:

• 3.3 weeks of PTO your 1st year of employment, with increased accruals after continued service!
• 10 paid holidays
• Low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability and life insurance for employees
• We will help you save for retirement 40% company match up to a 10% deferral into your SB&H retirement account!
• Career Development Benefit from our culture of internal promotion!
• We help you with your higher education goals Reduce your tuition costs with our tuition reimbursement program & discount degree programs!
• Employee Assistance Program, Health & Wellness and much more!

About SB&H

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services is a large and growing, non-profit community-based provider of behavioral health services with locations throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area, rural Maricopa County, Gila, Pinal, Mohave, Coconino, and Yavapai Counties. We are a well-established voice in the community with more than 115 sites, over one thousand employees, and 40 years experience.

At Southwest Behavioral & Health Services, we believe in the power of Empowered Belonging a culture where every individuals unique perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences are welcomed and valued.

Were committed to creating a workplace where unique perspectives are valued, personal journeys are respected, and every individual is empowered to bring their whole self to a shared mission of delivering compassionate, life-changing services to the communities we serve.

Through our Empowered Belonging program, were committed to:

• Voice & Visibility ensuring every team members ideas, experiences, and contributions are recognized and heard.
• Fair Access fostering openness and fairness in opportunities for growth, leadership, and advancement, while honoring the different journeys people take.
• Culture of Connection building authentic, meaningful relationships across backgrounds, roles, and experiences, knowing that fresh perspectives strengthen our work.
• Learning & Growth providing opportunities for ongoing development, empathy, and leadership that reflect the many experiences within our teams.
• Wellbeing & Safety prioritizing the mental, emotional, and psychological safety of every person, recognizing that belonging means something different to each of us.

Where everyone belongs. Where everyone leads.

Join us in shaping a community where your difference makes a difference, and your impact is real.

To learn about Southwest Behavioral & Health Services mission, values and services please review our website at https://www.sbhservices.org/

SB&H is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. Southwest Behavioral & Health Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Southwest Behavioral & Health Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.