Night Shift RN — Behavioral Health (12‑hour)

Acadia Healthcare; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 74,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision & dental

Tuition reimbursement

Well-being programs

Job summary

Conway Behavioral Health Hospital near Little Rock, Arkansas, part of Acadia Healthcare, is seeking qualified Registered Nurses (RN) for full-time night shift opportunities. The positions offer 12-hour shifts, every other weekend, and a pay range of $36–$44.50 per hour, depending on experience and education.

The hospital serves adults and adolescents with mental health concerns and co-occurring addictions. Acadia provides a comprehensive benefits package, nursing professional development, and

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• Must possess a current RN license as required by the state.
• One year of nursing experience; psychiatric/behavioral or substance abuse experience a plus.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required.
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Responsibilities

• 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, as well as facility and corporate policies and procedures.
• 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.
• Ensure that initial nursing treatment plans are completed upon admission and that all nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs.
• Demonstrate knowledge and utilization of universal precautions in providing direct patient care.
• Accurately administer medications per ordered note.
• Document accurate count of controlled substance medication administration on required documents.
• Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently and accurately as directed.
• Exhibit therapeutic rapport with patients by maintaining professional boundaries, respecting personal space, giving patients direct attention, and maintaining rational detachment.
• Provide direction or coordinate the activities of the unit as directed.
• Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, co-workers, and others involved inpatient treatment.

Skills

RN license

CPR certification

De-escalation training

First aid certification

Education

Graduated from an accredited school of nursing

Job description

Conway Behavioral Health Hospital near Little Rock, Arkansas, part of Acadia Healthcare, is seeking qualified Registered Nurses (RN) for full-time night shift opportunities. The positions offer 12-hour shifts, every other weekend, and a pay range of $36–$44.50 per hour, depending on experience and education.

The hospital serves adults and adolescents with mental health concerns and co-occurring addictions. Acadia provides a comprehensive benefits package, nursing professional development, and