RN FT Behavioral Health

About the Role

Agave Ridge Behavioral Health is hiring full-time Registered Nurses (RNs) for both day and night 12-hour shifts at our 100-bed, state-of-the-art facility in East Mesa. We support adults experiencing anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and other acute mental health needs in a modern, supportive environment.

This role offers real impact, a collaborative team, and opportunities to grow your clinical skills while working in a mission-driven environment where your contributions matter every day.

Safety is a priority: every team member carries a Personal Panic Alarm device for immediate support across all areas of the facility.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate care by assessing patients’ physical and behavioral health needs.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans.
• Maintain medical records and educate patients and their families about physical and behavioral health conditions.
• Provide nursing care within the standards and scope of nursing practice as defined by state regulations, facility policies, and corporate procedures.
• Ensure physicians’ orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy.
• Assess patients’ status on an ongoing basis, document pertinent information, and notify physicians of significant changes (e.g., detox difficulties, medical emergencies, medication responses).
• Complete initial nursing treatment plans upon admission and ensure all plans are specific to assessed needs.
• Demonstrate knowledge and use of universal precautions in direct patient care.
• Administer medications accurately per ordered notes and document controlled substance counts as required.
• Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently and accurately.
• Maintain therapeutic rapport with patients by respecting boundaries, personal space, and providing direct attention while maintaining rational detachment.
• Provide direction or coordinate unit activities as directed.
• Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, co-workers, and others involved in treatment.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of employment or eligibility to practice nursing in accordance with state requirements.
• One year of nursing experience; psychiatric, mental health, behavioral, or substance abuse nursing experience preferred.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire).
• First aid certification may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee assistance and financial wellness programs.