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Registered Nurse - Psych

Job Title: RN - Psych
Location: Tucson, AZ
Duration: 3+ Months

Job Description:
Duties:

The Nurse-to-Patient ratios will vary depending on census & acuity level.
The Staff Nurse & the Charge Nurse provide safe & effective nursing care in the assigned area(s) in a manner consistent with the philosophy & objectives of the Hospital & within the framework of established policies & procedures of the Department of Nursing Services.
As a key team member in the clinical area, the Staff Nurse & Charge Nurse promote a climate of effective performance & learning through role modeling, willingness to learn & teach, & availability to patients & staff.

Experience:

Clinical experience in a psychiatric setting preferred; Charge Nurse: Minimum one (1) year in psychiatric nursing or one (1) year experience as a Charge Nurse.

Knowledge/Skills:

Must have ability to communicate effectively.
Charge Nurse - Must be able to demonstrate leadership ability.
Must be able to perform concentrated &/or complex mental activity with frequent involvement in complex &/or highly technical situations.
Must be able to work successfully under highly stressful conditions.
Must be able to make sound, independent judgments based on scientific &/or ethical principles
Must be able to comprehend & perform oral & written instructions & procedures
Must be able to collaborate with other multidisciplinary team members in an appropriate fashion
Must be capable of adapting to varying workloads and work assignments on a constant basis; Must have effective comprehensive reading skills, strong communication skills, written & verbal. Must have math skills to enable calculation of drug dosages & infusion rates.
Dress Code: The RNs can wear any color scrubs they would like; we do ask that the do not bring in any sweaters or jackets that have hoods or strings to wear while on the units.

Education:

Clinical experience in a psychiatric setting - Desired
Current licensure as a Registered nurse thorough the State of Arizona. - Required
Graduate of accredited School of Nursing or baccalaureate program - Required
Minimum one (1) year in psychiatric nursing or one (1) year experience as a Charge Nurse; - Required: 1 Years
Must be certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation upon hire & bi-annually thereafter. - Required
Must be certified in Handle with Care - Facility will train - Required: 3 Months
Must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card or the ability to obtain - Required

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