Provides consumer education demonstrating knowledge of adult psychiatric treatment.
Demonstrates knowledge of co-occurring treatment.
Maintains a clean and safe environment.
Manages pharmaceuticals and medical supplies.
Documents all activities in the clinical record according to policy using approved forms.
Practices according to evidence-based practices and DBHS Performance Improvement Protocols and Technical Assistance Documents as posted on DBHS web site.
Practices according to the recovery model and Arnold v. Sarn principles; knows and practices engagement skills including motivational interviewing; and assists consumers to define and achieve their own recovery goals.
Identifies potential barriers to quality care and opportunities for improvement and reports them to Lead Nurse.
Participates in UM and QI activities as required.
To ensure compliance & adequate services, additional job duties may be required to meet the needs of the program and or department.
Job requirements
Education: Graduate from an accredited Nursing program with licensure by the Arizona Board of Nursing as a Registered Professional Nurse.
Licensures: Registered Professional Nurse.
Relevant Work Experience: One year prior psychiatric or behavioral health experience with adults with serious mental illnesses or children or adolescents with serious emotional disturbances or developmentally disabled. Community based experience preferred.
Copa Health, is an Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Pre-Employment Criminal Background and Drug Testing Required. EOE.