Registered Nurse (RN) Behavioral Health

Saline Health System; Benton (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Comprehensive benefits

PTO & protections

Education assistance

Well-being programs

Job summary

Saline Memorial Hospital in Benton, Arkansas is seeking a Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team on a 29-bed unit. You will provide direct patient care, coordinate with a multidisciplinary team, and support patients’ mental and physical well-being.

This full-time role requires an AR RN license and BLS within 30 days. BSN preferred; schedule 7a-7p on 3x12s; a $6,000 sign-on bonus is available for qualified applicants, with comprehensive benefits and career growth.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree is required; BSN is preferred.
• Must have critical thinking and decisive judgment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and handle stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to patients using the nursing process per standards of practice.
• Administer medications and clinical treatments; perform treatments and procedures.
• Document patient care provided and monitor patient condition; communicate with care team, physicians, patients and families.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living including hygiene, nutrition, elimination and ambulation.
• Coordinate care across disciplines; support transfers, discharges, referrals and spiritual/psychosocial needs.
• Educate patients and families; assess learning needs and provide relevant information.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Ability to work with minimal superv is

Able to work in stressful environment

Education

Associate's degree

BSN preferred

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN), Behavioral HealthJob Type: Fulltime | Days$6,000 Sign-On Bonus available to well qualified applicantsSchedule: 3x12s 7a-7p

Your experience matters

Saline Memorial Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Behavioral Health RN joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve

Join our team

Join our team in a 29-bed Behavioral Health unit where you will provide compassionate care to patients alongside a dedicated team of Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs). You will play a crucial role in assessing patient needs, administering treatments, and ensuring patient comfort and safety. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment focused on delivering high-quality patient care.

A Behavioral Health RN who excels in this role:

• Provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.
• Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.
• Documents patient care given.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.
• Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
• Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
• Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

Education:

Associate's degree required. BSN preferred.

Required Skills:

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Certifications:

AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire

Licenses:

Must be a licensed Registered Nurse with the State of Arkansas or a licensed Registered Nurse from a Compact State with the proper Arkansas paperwork filed within 30 days of hire.

Previous Behavioral Health Experience Preferred

More about Saline Memorial Hospital

At Saline Memorial Hospital, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you’re not just valued as an employee, but as a person. You’re not just joining our team; you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. Saline Memorial Hospital is a 177 bed hospital located in Benton, Arkansas, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.