RN Behavioral Health - Compassionate, Team-Driven Care

Baptist Health Arkansas; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Arkansas is hiring a registered nurse to deliver safe, therapeutic patient care using the nursing process and Baptist Health training. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure compassionate, high-quality outcomes.

The ideal candidate may be a new RN graduate or licensed RN in Arkansas, with BSN preferred. CPR required; some units may require ACLS/PALS/NALS training provided. This role supports per-patient education and specialty unit onboarding.

Qualifications

• A new RN graduate or RN in good standing licensed in Arkansas.
• BSN preferred.
• Applies basic nursing knowledge to standard of care.
• Full partner of interdisciplinary team.
• CPR required; ACLS/PALS/NALS may be required depending on unit.
• Specialty units provide specialty education.

Responsibilities

• Utilize nursing process to provide safe, compassionate patient care.
• Demonstrate clinical competence and critical thinking.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to achieve best outcomes.
• Follow department policies and organizational requirements.

Skills

Critical thinking

Clinical competence

Team collaboration

Education

RN license in Arkansas

BSN preferred

Accredited nursing program

Job description

Baptist Health Arkansas is hiring a registered nurse to deliver safe, therapeutic patient care using the nursing process and Baptist Health training. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure compassionate, high-quality outcomes.

The ideal candidate may be a new RN graduate or licensed RN in Arkansas, with BSN preferred. CPR required; some units may require ACLS/PALS/NALS training provided. This role supports per-patient education and specialty unit onboarding.