Registered Nurse (RN) Full-Time Days (6am - 6pm)

Perimeter Healthcare; Forrest City (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

Perimeter Behavioral of Forrest City is seeking full-time Day Shift RNs to join a residential care team in Forrest City, Arkansas. The facility is licensed and Joint Commission accredited, serving adolescents with a resident-centered approach to mental health and physical wellbeing.

Responsibilities include nursing assessments, care planning, discharge planning, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active Arkansas RN license.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• New graduates welcome to apply; pediatric or behavioral health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and documents patient information based on nursing assessments.
• Evaluates care and develops nursing assessments and care plans.
• Collaborates with the treatment team on discharge planning and goals.
• Provides general nursing care during shift and supports residents’ therapy goals.
• Maintains progress notes and documents resident responses to interventions.

Education

RN licensure

BLS certification

Job description

Perimeter Behavioral of Forrest City has openings forFull-time Day Shift RNs. We are a residential certified facility licensed and Joint Commission accredited. Perimeter Behavioral of Forrest City offers adolescents residential services. We are seeking individuals to join our team who is committed to improving the lives of who's impacted by mental illness.

Perimeter Behavioral of Forrest City is in Arkansas and is daily committed to improving our residents' lives by using a resident centered collaborative approach to provide high quality care addressing both the mental health and physical wellbeing of our residents. Join our team today!

The responsibilities for a Register Nurse include the following:

• Identifies and documents patient information based on data collected through 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.
• Assesses resident's physical needs and emotional needs.
• Collaborates with the treatment team in completing the discharge plans for patients.

Qualified Register Nurse candidates should have the following:

• Current Arkansas RN licensure or qualified compact license
• 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

Full Benefits package available to FT Staff

Perimeter Healthcare is one of the leading behavioral health care providers in the country for children, adolescents, adults, and senior adults. We deliver hope to our patients through the delivery of comprehensive and dedicated treatment programs. Our focus and commitment on service excellence is available across several states and in different care settings. Our team ensures our patients receive the required care that they or their loved one needs. We offer several programs for our patients including inpatient acute treatment and residential treatment. We are seeking staff who exhibit daily the following values: C- Compassion A- Accountability R- Respect and E- Empowerment.

EEO

We are committed to providing an environment of diversity and inclusion where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and fellow employees. Perimeter Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer regarding all recruitment, training, and selection process within the company in regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, and gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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