Day-Shift RN - Adolescent Behavioral Health, Full Benefits

Perimeter Healthcare Careers; Forrest City (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits package

Job summary

Perimeter Behavioral of Forrest City is seeking full-time Day Shift RNs for a residential facility in Arkansas. We provide adolescent residential services and deliver comprehensive nursing care, admission/discharge support, and teamwork with the treatment team to address both mental health and physical wellbeing.

The role requires BLS certification; prior pediatric or behavioral health experience is preferred, but new graduates are welcome.

Qualifications

• Currently certified in basic life support (BLS).
• Prefer some previous experience in healthcare, pediatric or behavioral health.
• New graduates are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and documents patient information from nursing assessments and information from family/guardian.
• Evaluates residents' care and produces nursing assessments and care plans.
• Develops measurable goals on the multidisciplinary treatment plan with the team and resident.
• Assists patients through admission and discharge processes.
• Documents nursing interventions and resident responses in progress notes.
• Provides general nursing care as required.
• Develops therapeutic relationships with residents.
• Encourages resident independence and participation.
• Collaborates with the treatment team on discharge plans.

Skills

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Pediatrics experience

Behavioral health experience

New graduates welcome

Job description

Perimeter Behavioral of Forrest City is seeking full-time Day Shift RNs for a residential facility in Arkansas. We provide adolescent residential services and deliver comprehensive nursing care, admission/discharge support, and teamwork with the treatment team to address both mental health and physical wellbeing.

The role requires BLS certification; prior pediatric or behavioral health experience is preferred, but new graduates are welcome.