Registered Nurse Sign On

Acadia Healthcare; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Vantage Point Behavioral Health in Fayetteville, AR seeks Full-Time Day and Night Shift Registered Nurses. The role offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus and a supportive, non-toxic team focused on making a real impact in behavioral health.

Join a 114-bed Joint Commission–accredited hospital serving kids to seniors. Expect growth, comprehensive benefits, and a strong safety culture with Personal Panic Alarms for staff.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• Must possess a current RN license as required by the state of employment or be eligible to practice nursing.
• One year of nursing experience; psychiatric/behavioral or substance abuse nursing 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 conditions.
• Provide nursing care within nursing practice standards and facility policies.
• Ensure physicians’ orders are legible and transcribed correctly.
• Assess patient status continuously and document pertinent information.
• Notify physicians of significant changes in status.
• Complete initial nursing treatment plans upon admission.
• Demonstrate universal precautions in direct patient care.
• Administer medications per orders.
• Document controlled substance administration accurately.
• Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently.
• Maintain therapeutic rapport with patients and staff.
• Coordinate unit activities as directed.
• Communicate professionally with patients, visitors, and coworkers.

Education

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse (RN) – FT Days and FT Nights

$10,000 Sign‑On Bonus

Vantage Point Behavioral Health | Fayetteville, AR

Looking for a nursing job where you’re not just clocking in but actually changing lives? Vantage Point Behavioral Health is hiring Full‑Time Day and Night Shift RNs, and yes — the impact is real.

We’re a 114‑bed, Joint Commission–accredited hospital serving kids, teens, adults, and seniors. If you care about mental health and want to be part of a team that shows up with purpose, you’ll fit right in.

Why You’ll Want This Job

• Up to $10K sign‑on bonus
• Supportive team energy (no toxic vibes)
• Real career growth — not just a buzzword
• A workplace that values compassion and competence

Benefits That Actually Matter

• Medical, dental, vision
• FSA/HSA options
• Short‑ & long‑term disability
• Tuition reimbursement
• Financial wellness programs
• 401(k) with company match

Safety First

Every staff member carries a Personal Panic Alarm for instant support — because your safety is non‑negotiable.

If you’re ready to level up your career and make a real impact in behavioral health, we’d love to connect.

Responsibilities

REGISTERED NURSE (RN) ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 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.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/LICENSURE/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• Must possess a current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by the state of employment or be eligible to practice nursing in accordance with state requirements
• One year of nursing experience; previous psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance abuse nursing experience a plus
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

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