Registered Nurse (Psychiatry)

Serenity Mental Health Centers Chandler, AZ, US

Location: Chandler, AZ
Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week | No Sundays
Compensation: Competitive pay based on experience

Deliver infusion-based psychiatric care in a supportive outpatient setting focused on patient safety, comfort, and balance.
This role is well suited for RNs with strong IV skills who value meaningful patient interaction and a calm clinical environment.

About the Role

Provide psychiatric infusion care in an outpatient clinic setting

Monitor patients closely to ensure safe, effective, and compassionate treatment

Support a patient-centered experience throughout each visit

Key Responsibilities

Administer ketamine infusions via IV while following established protocols

Monitor patient responses and provide reassurance throughout treatment

Educate patients and families on the infusion process and expectations

Maintain thorough, compliant clinical documentation

Follow medication safety, sterile technique, and infection control standards

Assist with telehealth support when not administering infusions

Remain flexible and collaborate with team members as needed

Requirements (Must-Haves)

Current, active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license

Graduation from an accredited nursing program

Strong IV placement and management skills

Knowledge of medications, sterile techniques, and infection control

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to adapt in a collaborative outpatient clinical environment

Nice-to-Haves

Experience in psychiatric, infusion, or outpatient nursing

Background in behavioral health, wellness, or recovery-focused care

Comfort supporting patients through emotional or vulnerable moments

Pay & Benefits

Competitive pay based on experience

Three 12-hour shifts per week with alternating Saturdays with no Sundays

1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio in an outpatient clinic

90% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families

401(k) retirement plan

10 PTO days (15 after first year) + 10 paid holidays

Employee referral program

About Serenity Healthcare

Serenity Healthcare provides advanced, evidence-based psychiatric treatments for individuals who have not found relief through traditional care. Through innovative outpatient services and a compassionate, patient-first approach, we help people take back their lives.

Serenity Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

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