Pediatric Behavioral Health RN – Day Shift, Full Benefits

Perimeter Healthcare Careers; Forrest City (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

Perimeter Behavioral of Forrest City is seeking a Full-time Day Shift Registered Nurse to join our adolescent residential program. The RN will assess patients, develop care plans, and support admissions and discharges.

Candidates should hold BLS, have experience in pediatrics or behavioral health preferred, and be willing to rotate 6a-6p shifts including weekends. New graduates are welcome to apply. We offer full benefits with FT employment.

Qualifications

• Currently certified in basic life support.
• Prefer some previous experience in healthcare preferably with pediatrics or behavioral health. New graduates are welcome to apply!
• Must be willing to work assigned shifts, which is 6a to 6p or 6p to 6a and rotate weekend shifts

Responsibilities

• Identifies and documents patient information based on nursing assessments and information obtained through family and/or primary caregiver or guardian
• Evaluates each resident's care and produces a nursing assessment and up-to-date nursing care plan
• Develops measurable goals on the multi-disciplinary treatment plan that is mutually set with the treatment team and the resident
• Assist patients through admission and discharge processes
• Documents nursing intervention and resident response in progress notes
• Provides general nursing care as required
• Develops a therapeutic relationship with assigned residents
• Encourages resident's independent behavior
• Serves as a role member for the residents
• Assess resident's physical needs and emotional needs
• Collaborates with the treatment team in completing the discharge plans for patients

Skills

BLS certified

Pediatrics experience

Behavioral health experience

New graduates welcome

Job description

Perimeter Behavioral of Forrest City is seeking a Full-time Day Shift Registered Nurse to join our adolescent residential program. The RN will assess patients, develop care plans, and support admissions and discharges.

Candidates should hold BLS, have experience in pediatrics or behavioral health preferred, and be willing to rotate 6a-6p shifts including weekends. New graduates are welcome to apply. We offer full benefits with FT employment.