RN Behavioral Health

Baptist Health; North Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Arkansas is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide safe, therapeutic, and compassionate patient care using the nursing process and Baptist Health training. The RN should demonstrate clinical competence and critical thinking while aligning with department policies and the organization's standards.

Ideal candidates include new RN graduates or RNs in good standing licensed in Arkansas; BSN is preferred.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates clinical competence and critical thinking in patient care.
• Applies nursing knowledge to meet standard of care.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to deliver safe care.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, therapeutic, and compassionate patient care using the nursing process.
• Follow department policies and organizational requirements in daily workflow.
• Work as a full partner of the interdisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.
• Demonstrate clinical competence and critical thinking in all patient interactions.

Skills

Critical thinking

Clinical competence

Team collaboration

Compassionate care

Education

Registered Nurse license (Arkansas)

BSN preferred

Job description

Summary:
A registered nurse at Baptist Health is accountable for utilizing the nursing process and the training provided by Baptist Health to provide safe, therapeutic, and compassionate patient care. The nurse is expected to demonstrate clinical competence and critical thinking. The RN is responsible to know and understand the policies and processes of the department and the requirements of the organization and use them in a unified workflow with the rest of the healthcare team to create an exceptional patient experience with the best possible outcomes.

Other information:
A new RN graduate from an accredited nursing program or Registered Nurse in good standing, and licensed to practice in the state of Arkansas. BSN preferred. Applies basic knowledge and skills to meet standard of care. Is able to practice as a full partner of an interdisciplinary team. RN that is not actively participating in the Clinical Nurse Advancement Program. Healthcare CPR required, some areas may require ACLS, PALS and/or NALS - training is provided. Specialty units require and will provide specific specialty education.

This job will be authorized72.00 hours bi-weekly.

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Today, Baptist Health is Arkansas' most comprehensive healthcare organization with more than 250 points of access that include 11 hospitals, urgent care centers, a senior living community, and over 100 primary and specialty care clinics in Arkansas and eastern Oklahoma.