Registered Nurse (RN) Behavioral Health

Yuma Regional Medical Center is a 406-bed facility located in sunny, southwestern Arizona. We have a main hospital campus, off-site cancer center, outpatient laboratory services, and numerous clinics as a part of our medical group, including a primary care facility in the Foothills - 41 locations in total.

The YRMC Behavioral Health Center is slated to open this Spring with 12 inpatient care beds, expanding to 24 beds soon after. Services will include adult psychiatric inpatient care, intensive outpatient care and a medical detox program. The space is designed to provide a warm, welcoming environment where patients can safely receive the care, compassion and attention they need. 

Position Summary: The competent Registered Nurse (RN) has mastered basic technical and organizational nursing skills within an inpatient setting. He or she is skilled in evaluating patient responses and uses past experiences in providing care. Patients and families are viewed holistically, there is a focus on outcomes, and care is delivered using a systematic approach. The competent Registered Nurse (RN) is able to make decisions guided by limited experience, as well as policies, procedures, guidelines and standards. He or she consults with other members of the healthcare team when necessary. At the competent level, the Registered Nurse (RN) can comfortably care for patients in his or her clinical area.

Education Required: Arizona or compact state Registered Nurse (RN) License; BCLS; Advanced Life Support Certification(s) as appropriate & required for assigned department.

Experience Required: Computer proficiency (must be able to pass computer proficiency assessment)

Experience Preferred: Experience with EPIC Electronic Health Record or similar electronic record systems.

Work Schedule: 12-hours, Days or Nights, Varied

Physical Requirements and working conditions for this position will be provided to you upon interview.