Registered Nurse

Avenir Senior Living is a leading provider of care for Alzheimer's Disease and other related Dementia . Our Managers and employees play a very special role in the lives of our residents.
Become a part of our team and join us in our mission to provide the highest possible level of care through our commitment to life-long learning and development. We offer full-time and part-time positions with comprehensive medical coverage.

Avenir Senior Living is experiencing tremendous growth and we are constantly seeking the most talented and passionate people to join our team. Avenir Senior Living is growing not only within its home state, but also in surrounding states. To facilitate this rapid growth, we encourage you to submit your resume and/or application for you your desired position for us to keep on file.

Position:Registered Nurse

Location: Surprise, AZ

Job :506

# of Openings:0

Now Hiring:
Registered Nurses (RN) – Full-Time & Part-Time (NOC Shift)

Department: Nursing

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Position Summary

Avenir Behavioral Health Center is seeking compassionate, dedicated, and safety-minded Registered Nurses (RNs) to join our night shift team. In this role, you will provide high-quality nursing care through physical and mental assessments, laboratory testing, and therapeutic treatments for patients experiencing a wide range of cognitive, emotional, developmental, social, and behavioral disorders.

As a NOC shift RN, you will maintain a safe, efficient treatment environment, collaborate closely with the interdisciplinary treatment team, and provide vital leadership and supervision to Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs) on the unit.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Patient Assessment & Care: Complete comprehensive admission and ongoing nursing psychiatric assessments. Adequately assess pain, identify the need for specialized treatments, and continuously monitor patients for risk of danger to self or others.
• Direct Patient Care: Perform ongoing observations of patient behavior and mental status. Respond to medical emergencies and lead crisis intervention or triage situations appropriately and calmly.
• Medication Administration: Manage safe medication administration adhering to the seven (7) medication rights. Conduct First Dose Reviews for new orders and control access to medication rooms.
• Shift Administration: Ensure continuous unit safety and compliance. Remain on-duty until subsequent shift coverage arrives, providing thorough verbal handoffs and conducting patient rounds.
• Milieu & Team Leadership: Provide direct supervision to Behavioral Health Technicians and step into the Charge Nurse role when assigned.
• Documentation: Maintain timely, legible, and thorough medical records, including nursing notes, treatment plans, and incident reports.

Position Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program; BSN preferred.
• Licensure: Active, unrestricted Arizona State Licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Certifications: Current CPI and BLS certifications (per-facility policy).
• Experience: One (1) year of experience in a medical/surgical setting and one (1) year of experience in an inpatient behavioral healthcare setting is highly preferred.
• Core Competencies: Strong clinical intuition, exceptional crisis intervention skills, professional communication, and the ability to function effectively under stressful situations.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

• Environment: Inpatient behavioral health facility. Exposure to irregular/prolonged hours, blood-borne pathogens, and potential patient agitation or aggressive behaviors.
• Physical Activity: This is an active role requiring walking (50%), standing (30%), sitting (20%), and occasional bending (20%). Ability to lift/carry up to 51 pounds during patient care.

At Avenir Behavioral Health Center, we foster a collaborative, respectful culture of safety and quality. We treat our patients, families, and team members with dignity and advocate for exceptional care at every level.

Ready to make a difference in behavioral health? Apply today!

[Avenir Behavioral Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer]

Avenir Senior Living is a growing company with a solid foundation that offers their team the following:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive medical insurance coverage
• Flexible hours
• Rewarding work environment
• Continuous education, training, and development

Our employees have certified us as a Great Place To Work!  to learn more.