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Psychiatric RN (Adolescent Unit) – Fort Defiance, AZ
About the Role:
We’re looking for a Psychiatric RN who can handle the ups and downs of an adolescent inpatient unit—and still crack a smile under pressure. If you excel at de-escalating situations (and know when a sense of humor can be therapeutic), this role is for you. Join us in providing compassionate care, managing complex cases, and keeping calm—even when the patients aren’t.
Fort Defiance Lifestyle:
Nestled in the heart of the Navajo Nation, Fort Defiance is a peaceful, close-knit community surrounded by breathtaking desert landscapes. Whether you’re hiking, stargazing, or simply enjoying the calm, life here offers a refreshing escape from the hustle and bustle.
Location: Fort Defiance, AZ (Where the desert meets serenity – quiet, scenic, and the perfect place to recharge after a night shift.)
Job Details
- Job Type: Contract
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: April 21, 2025
- Shifts: 12-Hour Day & Night Shift (with flexibility to cover other shifts when needed)
- Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week (Excludes Admission/Discharge Weeks and Cycle Break Week)
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Patient Care: Provide comprehensive nursing care to adolescent psychiatric patients—because no two days (or nights) are ever the same.
- Crisis Intervention: Utilize de-escalation techniques to keep patients (and your sanity) safe.
- Collaborate: Work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-centered care and treatment planning.
- Document: Maintain accurate patient records in RPMS (because if it’s not charted, it didn’t happen).
- Float Friendly: Be ready to float to other departments if needed—variety is the spice of life, right?
What We’re Looking For:
- Education & Licensure: Active and current RN license (any U.S. state accepted)
- Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) – (required) & ACLS (preferred)
- One of the following: Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), Crisis Prevention (CPI), MANDT, or TEAM certification (required)
- Experience: Minimum 5 years of psychiatric nursing experience—because this isn’t your first rodeo.
- Flexibility: Must be open to working other shifts and handling holiday coverage (bonus points if you’re a night owl).
Why You’ll Love It Here:
- Diverse Experience: Work in a dynamic adolescent psychiatric unit with exposure to multiple patient care settings.
- Community Impact: Serve a culturally rich and underserved community—your work truly matters.
- Scenic Surroundings: Explore the stunning Arizona landscape, from red rock formations to peaceful mesas.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy your days off under the clear desert sky (or catching up on sleep—we won’t judge).
Ready to bring your skills (and sense of humor) to Fort Defiance? Apply today and let’s make a difference—one patient, one shift at a time.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary
Pay: $2,400.00 - $2,500.00 per week
Medical Specialty:
- Psychiatry
Physical Setting:
- Acute care
- Clinic
- Hospital
- Inpatient
Experience:
- Psychiatric care: 5 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- RN License (Required)
- ACLS Certification (Preferred)
- BLS Certification (Required)
- CPI Certification (Required)
- TCI (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Fort Defiance, AZ 86504 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Fort Defiance, AZ 86504: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $2,400 - $2,500
