Job Description

Facility: Valleywise Behavioral Health Center - Phoenix

Department: BH Unit 9 - Phoenix

Schedule: Regular FT 36 Hours Per Week

Shifts: Nights

This position qualifies for a sign-on bonus of $30,000. Terms and conditions apply.
 
Join us in shaping the future of health care.
 
The work is rewarding as we see measurable improvement in our patients. From the time of admission, when they are experiencing a mental health crisis, through stabilization, and ultimately as they enter the outpatient continuum of care, we continue to support their journey toward health, wellness, and recovery. Psychiatric nurses are strong patient advocates ensuring patients are treated with dignity and respect and receive care in a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment.
 
We provide holistic care in a stigma-free environment to patients who have a full array of psychiatric disorders. Working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team fosters a healthy, cooperative environment for patients and coworkers, which is rewarding and fulfilling. Nurses love the collaborative interdisciplinary approach, teamwork, and structure a robust therapeutic program provides. The Psychiatric RN provides direct supervision to Mental Health Workers, Behavioral Health Technicians, and Health Unit Coordinators and plays a significant role in training future nurses.
 
As an academic medical center and part of the Creighton University Arizona Health Education Alliance, teaching is one of our passions, and we support many staff on their educational journey. This includes psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, and nurse practitioners. We are delighted to offer many opportunities for career advancement. Working alongside students and resident physicians provides a unique and mutually fulfilling learning environment.
 
Valleywise Behavioral Health Center has inpatient facilities in Mesa, Phoenix, and Maryvale and is one of Arizona's largest providers of inpatient behavioral health services. We serve adolescent and adult populations. The adolescent unit is located in Mesa with a 14-bed unit specializing in caring for patients ages 13 to 17. We have an extensive medical staff of psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners, with dedicated physician leadership at each of our inpatient facilities.  
 
Hourly Pay Rate: $32.84 - $48.44
This is a night shift opportunity. The night shift pay differential will be paid at 18% of the employee's base rate of pay. 
 
Qualifications
Education:
  • Prefer a Bachelor's degree or higher in Nursing.
Experience:
  • Must successfully complete the Valleywise Health New Graduate RN training program or have prior acute nursing experience that demonstrates an understanding of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
  • Previous acute care hospital experience in the area they are applying is preferred.
Certification/Licensure:
  • Must possess a current, valid AZ RN license; temporary AZ RN license; or valid compact RN licensure for current state of practice.
  • Must also be in good standing with the issuing Board of Nursing.
  • Requires a BLS card obtained through American Heart Association (AHA) training center upon hire.
  • CPI certification and BLS training will be provided upon hire/transfer to BH departments, 
  • In addition, certification or continuing education may be required based on area of practice:
    • Ambulatory Clinics: Must have a valid fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety OR submit a completed Affidavit at time of hire. Must complete fingerprint clearance card application within seven (7) days of hire date. Must present actual card within ninety (90) days of applying for fingerprint clearance card.
    • Angio Suite: Must obtain ACLS & PALS within six (6) months of hire or transfer.
    • Antepartum Testing Center: Requires Advanced Fetal Monitoring Certification Upon hire. Must have a valid fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety OR submit a completed Affidavit at time of hire. Must complete fingerprint clearance card application within seven (7) days of hire date. Must present actual card within ninety (90) days of applying for fingerprint clearance card.
    • APCU: ACLS certification required upon hire or transfer.
    • BH Unit 2 Adolescent: Must have a valid fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety OR submit a completed Affidavit at time of hire. Must complete fingerprint clearance card application within seven (7) days of hire date. Must present actual card within ninety (90) days of applying for fingerprint clearance card.
    • Burn Med Surg Adult: BLS & ACLS required upon hire; PALS required within 6 months. ABLS required within 1 year.
    • Burn Med Surg Peds:. BLS & ACLS required upon hire; PALS required within 6 months. ABLS required within 1 year.
    • Burn Center ICU: BLS & ACLS required upon hire; PALS required within 6 months. ABLS required within 1 year.
    • Burn Unit Emergency: ACLS and PALS required upon hire. ABLS required within 1 year.
    • Burn Clinic: BLS; ACLS required upon hire; PALS required within 6 months. ABLS required within 1 year.
    • Cath Lab: Must have BLS & ACLS certification at time of hire or transfer.
    • Dialysis: Must have a valid fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety OR submit a completed Affidavit at time of hire. Must complete fingerprint clearance card application within seven (7) days of hire date. Must present actual card within ninety (90) days of applying for fingerprint clearance card.
    • ED - Roosevelt: ACLS and PALS required upon hire; and ATCN or TNCC as well as ENPC required within twelve (12) months. Must obtain National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) within six (6) months of hire. Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) certification, Pediatric Certified Emergency Nurse (PCEN) or Trauma Certified Emergency Nurse (TCRN) is preferred.
    • ED-Maryvale:  ACLS and PALS  required upon hire. Must obtain National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) within six (6) months of hire. Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN, Pediatric Certified Emergency Nurse (CPEN) is preferred.
    • ENDO: ACLS and PALS required within six (6) months of hire or transfer. Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates (SGNA) certification preferred.
    • FQHC Primary Care: Must have a valid fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety OR submit a completed Affidavit at time of hire. Must complete fingerprint clearance card application within seven (7) days of hire date. Must present actual card within ninety (90) days of applying for fingerprint clearance card.
    • L&D: ACLS & NRP required upon hire or within three (3) months of hire or transfer if new grad/new to service. If less than 2 years of RN L&D experience the candidate must complete AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring class within six (6) months and AWHONN Advanced Fetal Monitoring class within 2 years.  If greater than two (2) years of RN L&D experience will need AWHONN advanced fetal monitoring upon hire. Advanced Fetal Monitoring must be maintained every two (2) years through an approved course.
    • IRP: Must obtain ACLS certification upon Hire or Transfer. Additional certifications may be required to work in specialty areas.
    • McDowell Clinic: HIV certification required within thirty (30) months; Must have a valid fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety OR submit a completed Affidavit at time of hire. Must complete fingerprint clearance card application within seven (7) days of hire date. Must present actual card within ninety (90) days of applying for fingerprint clearance card.
    • Medical: ONS (Chemotherapy Biotherapy Card) within twelve (12) months of hire or transfer, must obtain ACLS certification upon Hire or Transfer.
    • Medicine Specialty Clinic: Must have a valid fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety OR submit a completed Affidavit at time of hire. Must complete fingerprint clearance card application within seven (7) days of hire date. Must present actual card within ninety (90) days of applying for fingerprint clearance card.
    • MICU/ Critical Care: Must obtain ACLS upon hire or transfer.  Must obtain National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) within six (6) months of hire; TNCC, ATCN or TCAR within 12 months of hire. Critical Care Certified Nurse (CCRN) preferred.
    • Nephrology: Must have a valid fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety OR submit a completed Affidavit at time of hire. Must complete fingerprint clearance card application within seven (7) days of hire date. Must present actual card within ninety (90) days of applying for fingerprint clearance card.
    • NICU: NRP required upon hire or by three months (3) months of hire or transfer for new grad/new to service.
    • Nursing Float Pool:. Must obtain ACLS certification upon hire or transfer. Additional certifications may be required to work in specialty areas.
    • Oncology Clinic: Chemo Certification required within six (6) months.
    • OR(other than Peoria): CNOR certification is preferred.
    • OR(Peoria): Must have a valid fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety OR submit a completed Affidavit at time of hire. Must complete fingerprint clearance card application within seven (7) days of hire date. Must present actual card within ninety (90) days of applying for fingerprint clearance card.
    • PreOp/PACU (Other than Peoria): Must obtain ACLS & PALS within six (6) months. ATCN or TNCC within twelve (12) months.  Certification must be obtained within twelve (12) months.
    • PreOp/PACU(Peoria): Must have a valid fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety OR submit a completed Affidavit at time of hire. Must complete fingerprint clearance card application within seven (7) days of hire date. Must present actual card within ninety (90) days of applying for fingerprint clearance card.
    • PICU:PALS/NRP required upon hire or transfer or within three (3) months if new grad/new to service and ATCN/PCAR/TNCC within 12 months.
    • Peds Acute: PALS & NRP is required upon hire or by three (3) months of hire or transfer for new grad/new to service.
    • Post Partum: NRP is required upon hire or by three (3) months of hire or transfer for new grad/new to service.
    • PreOp: Must obtain ACLS & PALS within six (6) months; and ATCN or TNCC certification must be obtained within twelve (12) months.
    • SICU/ Critical Care: Must obtain ACLS certification upon hire or transfer;  must obtain ATCN, TNCC or TCAR within twelve (12) months. Must obtain National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) within six (6) months of hire. Critical Care Certified Nurse (CCRN) preferred.
    • Surgical: Surgical: Must obtain ACLS certification upon hire or transfer.
    • Surgical Specialty Clinic: Must have a valid fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety OR submit a completed Affidavit at time of hire. Must complete fingerprint clearance card application within seven (7) days of hire date. Must present actual card within ninety (90) days of applying for fingerprint clearance card.
       
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Ability to work with culturally diverse people is a must.
  • Bilingual is preferred.
  • Must have excellent communication, time management, and customer service skills.
  • Requires basic computer word processing skills (e.g., formatting, editing, printing, composing email, internet searches, etc.) to navigate through an electronic medical record using a computer successfully.
  • Requires the ability to read, write and speak effectively in English.

 

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