Day Shift Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health
Purpose Healing Center
Phoenix, AZ
RN
Posted Jun 16 · Not open to new grads
- Shift
- 12-hour days
- Hours a week
- 36
- Unit
- Psych
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- 12-hour days · 3 a week · 36 hours
- Weekends
- Every weekend
- Term
- Per Diem
- Setting
- Long Term Care
- Accepts
- RN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- Overtime
- $49/hr
The median for nursing in Arizona is $38/hr, across 276 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
How would you like to be part of a team that cares for each other as much as their patients? At Purpose Healing Center, we believe mental health care is most effective when we support not only our patients, but one another.
We know healing happens when compassionate people bring their whole selves to the work. Every day, our team shows up with empathy, expertise, and a shared commitment to helping individuals _imagine a life with purpose._
We’re now seeking a day shift Registered Nurse who embodies that spirit - someone ready to lead with purpose, elevate clinical excellence, and help shape the future of our programs.
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Compensation
Earn up to $49/hr, depending on your experience.*
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Schedule
6:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday*
*About the Role*
As a Registered Nurse at Purpose Healing Center, you’ll play a key role in delivering compassionate, evidence-based care within our behavioral health and detox programs. Working closely with a multidisciplinary team, you will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in alignment with state and federal regulations, Arizona Board of Nursing standards, and JCAHO guidelines.
You’ll support patients throughout their recovery journey - providing skilled nursing care, therapeutic interventions, education, and advocacy while helping maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment.
*What You’ll Do*
Assessment & Documentation
- Conduct ongoing patient assessments based on clinical need and facility policy.
- Complete and document admissions, discharges, reassessments, and condition changes.
- Document all services, interventions, medications, and patient responses.
- Identify and report infection concerns; complete and report Acuities for staffing.
Intervention & Clinical Care
- Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care within detox protocols.
- Use therapeutic communication and problem-solving skills during interventions.
- Administer medications using the _7 Rights_ and carry out provider orders accurately.
- Respond to psychiatric and medical emergencies using approved training.
- Promote preventative care and disease management.
Treatment Planning
- Initiate initial treatment plans and medical problem sheets.
- Collaborate on interdisciplinary treatment plans with measurable, individualized goals.
- Revise plans as patient needs change; document all nursing interventions.
Milieu Management
- Orient patients to the program and encourage active participation.
- Support a safe, structured therapeutic environment.
- Follow universal precautions and environmental safety practices.
- Model healthy communication and professional behavior.
Patient, Family & Staff Education
- Provide education tailored to patient needs and readiness.
- Deliver and document discharge teaching.
- Assess and document the effectiveness of teaching interventions.
- Educate staff on current HAI risks.
Professional Performance
- Participate in Quality Improvement initiatives.
- Advocate for patient rights and uphold ethical standards.
- Follow infection control, OSHA, and risk-management policies.
- Practice strong time management and support coworkers as needed.
- Demonstrate flexibility and assist across units as required.
- Attend all mandatory trainings and complete online learning on time.
- Model teamwork and patient-centered care.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
*What You Bring*
Education & Licensure
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Unencumbered Arizona RN license.
Experience
- 2–3 years total nursing experience.
- At least 2 years in mental health and detox.
- Preferably 1–2 years medical experience (ER, ICU, telemetry).
- No new grads unless: Prior LPN experience in mental health, or at least 3 years as a BHT in detox or mental health.
Certifications
- CPR/BLS (required at hire)
- Fingerprint Clearance Card (or ability to obtain)
- AVADE, CPI, or other workplace safety certification
Skills & Competencies
- Strong assessment and critical-thinking skills
- Effective therapeutic communication
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Strong commitment to safety, compliance, and ethics
Physical Requirements
- Ability to walk, stand, bend, climb stairs, and lift up to 30 lbs
- Ability to use standard medical and office equipment
- Ability to speak/hear English and operate a vehicle
*Why Purpose Healing Center?*
- Competitive compensation - up to $49/hr, depending on experience
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k) with employer match
- Company-paid life insurance
- Generous paid time off
- A mission-driven environment grounded in compassion and integrity
- A supportive, passionate team dedicated to client-centered care
- Opportunities to innovate, shape program development, and grow professionally
- A workplace where your work truly impacts lives, families, and communities
This is a rare opportunity as team members seldom leave. Don’t miss the opportunity to be a part of something special!
Pay: Up to $49.00 per hour
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Ability to Commute
- Phoenix, AZ 85008 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Sourced from a public job board.
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Requirements
- RN
- Nursing policy compliance
- Background check
- TJC
- CPR Certification
- Care plan evaluation
- Nursing
- Teamwork
- Telemetry
Place
- City
- Phoenix, AZ
- Rent against this pay
- 21% of monthly gross
- Local household income
- $81,332/yr
- Metro price level
- 3% above the national average
$1,582 median rent against $7,644 a month at $49/hr for 36 hours a week, before tax.
all local households, not nurse pay
Phoenix area index 103.3, where 100 is the national average.
Phoenix delivers year-round sunshine, sweeping desert mountain views, and a booming healthcare sector with major hospital systems constantly hiring RNs. The metro offers everything from bustling urban cores to quiet suburban sprawl, plus easy weekend escapes to Sedona or Flagstaff when the Valley heat calls for a cooler break.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.
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