Registered Nurse (RN) (POOL/PRN)

Connections Health Solutions
Phoenix, AZ

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-level to senior behavioral health professionals who can de-escalate crises and collaborate on multidisciplinary teams.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with psychiatric or behavioral health experience and a team-oriented mindset
    — “Plans individual treatment as part of the Multidisciplinary Clinical team.”
  • Individuals who are comfortable with high-pressure, in-person interventions and documentation
    — “Demonstrates ability to effectively use therapeutic option theory and technique and can describe and demonstrate their roles and responsibilities.”
  • Professionals with a background in crisis care or emergency room settings who value compassion and accountability
    — “We act with intention, holding ourselves and each other accountable, and doing the right thing.”

Things to consider

  • Mandatory vaccination policy is a non-negotiable requirement for employment
    — “All successful applicants must be fully vaccinated, including showing proper documentation”
  • The role involves physical interventions and working with individuals in volatile states
    — “Work with individuals who may exhibit agitation, aggression, or unpredictable behavior”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in crisis de-escalation and psychiatric treatment planning in your resume
    — “Demonstrates knowledge of Crisis Intervention and the ability to de-escalate potentially aggressive situations”
  • Emphasize your ability to document assessments and medication reconciliation accurately
    — “Accurately record all medication brought in by individual on medication reconciliation/storage form.”
  • Include any experience with Court Ordered Treatment or addiction management in your application
    — “Familiarity with Court Ordered Treatment process”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • stabilize individuals in crisis
  • connect to community resources
  • educate consumers and families
Typical background
registered nursebehavioral health

Skills & requirements

Required

Crisis InterventionNursingBehavioral HealthSeclusion/restraint StandardsMedication AdministrationTherapeutic Interventions

Preferred

Psychiatric DiagnosisTreatment OptionsPsychopharmacologyHealth Literacy

Stack & domain

Crisis InterventionTherapeutic InterventionSeclusion/restraint StandardsMedication AdministrationNursing AssessmentsEducation Concerning Psychiatric Diagnosis, Treatment Options, Psychopharmacology, And Overall Health LiteracyCommunicationProblem SolvingBehavioral HealthCrisis Care

About the role

Original posting from Connections Health Solutions via Greenhouse

We’re not just behavioral health people—we’re crisis people.

Connections Health Solutions is a leading provider of immediate-access behavioral health crisis care. Our team combines medical and recovery-oriented treatment to stabilize individuals in crisis and connect them to community-based resources for ongoing recovery.  

Founded by emergency room psychiatrists Dr. Chris Carson and Dr. Robert Williamson, our model is physician-led and data-driven, drawing upon more than 15 years of crisis care expertise. Recognized by SAMHSA and the National Council for Mental Wellbeing as a national best practice, we’ve delivered invaluable treatment to hundreds of thousands of individuals facing crises. Our commitment remains consistent, to improve access, inspire hope, and provide the right support.  

Our values shape our decisions, define our culture, and foster continuous learning and growth.  

We accept people as they are, creating safe spaces where they feel valued and respected. We inspire hope by walking with people side-by-side, showing them grace and compassion. We act with intention, holding ourselves and each other accountable, and doing the right thing. We work as one team, trusting and supporting each other. We embrace change and innovation, striving to find better ways to fulfill our mission. 

We are on a mission to change the face of behavioral health. Help us save lives and make a difference. 

Earn More with Shift Differentials

Maximize your earnings with additional hourly pay:

+$2/hr -> Monday-Thursday Nights

+$6/hr -> Friday-Sunday Nights

+$2/hr -> Saturday-Sunday Days

What You'll Do:

We are hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) who assesses consumers and documents pertinent information including Triage, Behavioral Health, Physical Health, and/or Substance Abuse issues. Demonstrates knowledge of Crisis Intervention and the ability to de-escalate potentially aggressive situations and will provide education to consumers and their families regarding Behavioral Health diagnosis, medications, and treatments.

Completes detailed Nursing Assessments with individuals and documents pertinent information including Triage, Medical/Behavioral Health assessments, and medication administration utilizing appropriate assessment tools. Accurately record all medication brought in by individual on medication reconciliation/storage form.

Plans individual treatment as part of the Multidisciplinary Clinical team.

Provides education concerning Psychiatric diagnosis, treatment options, psychopharmacology, and overall health literacy to individuals, families, and all others involved in the individual’s care.

Intervenes with appropriate verbal interventions to diffuse out of control or potentially dangerous behaviors. Demonstrates ability to effectively use therapeutic option theory and technique and can describe and demonstrate their roles and responsibilities.

Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of Seclusion/Restraint standards, guidelines, techniques and initiates documentation and debriefing with individuals for any seclusion/restraint incidents as required.

Accurately transcribes Provider orders and administers medications as prescribed. Attempts to have individual sign medication consent form. Performs chart checks and signs off as a second noted on medications prescribed. Draw labs and provide wound care as ordered by Providers when required.

Completes nurse to nurse at discharge or when accepting individual from another facility.

Performs all other duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring:

Graduated from an accredited Nursing program

Unrestricted active license as Registered Professional Nurse through the Arizona State Board of Nursing or hold a multistate licensure privilege

The Company has a mandatory vaccination policy. All successful applicants must be fully vaccinated, including showing proper documentation, or otherwise be exempt pursuant to the Company’s exemption process prior to their start date as a condition of employment

Physical Requirements

Safely perform physical interventions (e.g., standing, pivoting, reaching, kneeling, lowering to the floor, and supporting another person’s weight)

Lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 lbs. occasionally

Tolerate prolonged walking, standing, and observation in a fast-paced environment

Work with individuals who may exhibit agitation, aggression, or unpredictable behavior

It would be great if you had:

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

At least 1 year of psychiatric, behavioral health or relevant experience

Previous emergency room or crisis psychiatric care experience

Familiarity with Court Ordered Treatment process

Experience working with individuals with addiction and addiction management

What We Offer:

Full-time only:

Employees (and their families) are offered comprehensive health insurance, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity

CHS pays for Basic Life, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability

Voluntary Life insurance option for employees and their families

Health Savings Accounts (with $1,000 to $2,000 employer contribution depending on plan)

Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)

401k company match after 6 months (50% of deferrals up to 6% of compensation)

Generous PTO starting at 160 hours accrued annually and 12 recognized company holidays

All employees (Pool, Part-time and Full-time):

Employee Assistance Program to help with confidential emotional support, work life solutions, financial solutions, legal assistance, or online support

After 90 days, you are auto enrolled in the 401k Plan 

EEO Statement

Connections Health Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees and applicants.

Recruitment Fraud Warning

Connections Health Solutions has been made aware of individuals impersonating our recruiters and issuing fraudulent interview invitations and job offers.

Please note:

Official communications come only from an email address ending in @connectionshs.com.

We will never extend an offer without completing our formal interview process.

We will never ask candidates to pay fees, purchase equipment, or send money as part of the hiring process.

If you receive a suspicious communication claiming to represent Connections Health Solutions, please contact myRecruiter@connectionshs.com  to verify its authenticity before responding.

Source: Connections Health Solutions careers (Greenhouse)

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