Registered Nurse

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services is seeking dedicated, enthusiastic and inspiring Registered Nurse for our Desert Cove Ave Residential Facility! Work schedule will be Monday through Friday 9 AM to 5 PM.

Location: 19th Ave and Peoria Ave

Pay range: starts at $35 per hour

About the Position

The RN role will function as our in-house team medical representative working in collaboration with Behavioral Health staff and managers to provide a more well-rounded program meaning; early identification of medical concerns, quality intervention, leading coordination of care, reduction of risk, reduction of early death as a result of a treatable condition, staff and client education, Client advocacy, and actions to help overcome system barriers and challenges.

Responsibilities:

• Works as part of a multi-disciplinary team to improve integrative health care within residential treatment facilities for SMI adults.
• Provides case consultation from a medical perspective to be integrated with behavioral health care.
• Provides assessment and direct care to clients through identifying needed interventions to improve physical health
• Gives input into creating integrative service planning.
• Provides Client Advocacy through coordination of care with external medical service providers
• Manages and monitors care of consumers with appropriate staff delegation and follow up from a medical perspective in conjunction with Program Coordinator.
• Acts as a medical case manager and liaison.
• Works with medical insurance providers to obtain resources and services available.
• Communicates with the medical community and coordinates referrals of consumers for medical care.
• Takes leadership role in the quality of care of consumer treatment in conjunction with the Program Coordinator and Team Lead. Able to provide direct supervision for BHT staff within a team management approach.
• Conducts med education and other wellness groups.

Education & Qualifications:

• Minimum requirement consists of a 21-year age.
• Required to be Registered Nurse, currently licensed in the State of Arizona.
• Experienced in a community-based psychiatric practice is preferred. Documentation of education, relevant work experience and credentials is required.
• Must have fingerprint clearance issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety or be eligible to receive within eight (8) weeks of hire (as required per program requirements).
• Required to maintain a valid Arizona drivers license and pass motor vehicle screening for insurance purposes in order to transport clients, based upon need/requirements of the clinic and/or program.