Behavioral Health RN — Sign-On & Career Growth

Valley Behavioral Health System; Fort Smith (AR); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental, vision

Prescription drug plan

FSA & HSA options

Short‑ and long‑term disability

Employee assistance programs

Financial wellness resources

Tuition reimbursement

Descripción de la vacante

Valley Behavioral Health System in Barling, AR is hiring a full‑time RN for 12‑hour day or night shifts. This 114‑bed hospital serves children, adolescents, and adults and offers a $12K sign‑on bonus for eligible candidates.

New grads are encouraged to apply. You will provide and coordinate care, develop nursing care plans, educate patients and families, document care, and collaborate with a compassionate team to support behavioral and medical needs.

Formación

• Graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current RN license in AR or eligible to practice.
• One year of nursing experience; psychiatric/behavioral experience a plus.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required.
• First aid may be required.

Responsabilidades

• 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 various physical and behavioral health conditions.
• Provide nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice as defined within the state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Ensure physicians’ orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure.
• Ensure patients’ status is assessed on an ongoing basis and pertinent information is gathered and documented.
• Notify physicians of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergency, change in medical status regarding response to medications, and related challenges.
• Exhibit therapeutic rapport with patients by maintaining professional boundaries, respecting personal space, giving patients direct attention, and maintaining rational detachment.

Conocimientos

RN

CPR

De-escalation

Patient care

Educación

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing

Herramientas

CPR Certification

De-escalation Training

Descripción del empleo

Valley Behavioral Health System in Barling, AR is hiring a full‑time RN for 12‑hour day or night shifts. This 114‑bed hospital serves children, adolescents, and adults and offers a $12K sign‑on bonus for eligible candidates.

New grads are encouraged to apply. You will provide and coordinate care, develop nursing care plans, educate patients and families, document care, and collaborate with a compassionate team to support behavioral and medical needs.