RN Day Shift - $5000 Sign On

Riverwoods Behavioral Health System; Texarkana (AR); On-site; USD 47,424 - 79,040; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Riverview Behavioral Health in Texarkana, AR is hiring a full-time Registered Nurse for 7a-7p shifts. Rates start at $38 per hour with a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

The 62-bed facility serves adults, geriatrics, and adolescents with behavioral health needs and chemical dependency, offering robust benefits through Acadia Healthcare. Responsibilities include patient assessments, nursing care, documentation, med administration, and coordination of care.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Arkansas RN license required; First Aid, CPR, de-escalation and restraint certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assess physical and behavioral health needs and plan nursing care.
• Maintain medical records and educate patients and families.
• Transcribe and verify physician orders; monitor patient status and changes.
• Administer medications per orders and document controlled substances.
• Coordinate unit activities and communicate with staff and patients.

Skills

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Documentation

Education

Accredited nursing program

Job description

Days - 7a-7p

Riverview Behavioral Health in Texarkana, AR.

Rates starting at $38/hr.

RiverView is the premier psychiatric center in Texarkana, Arkansas, where children, adolescents, and adults can receive comprehensive inpatient help for the mental health challenges that have disrupted their lives. We are a 62-bed psychiatric hospital that is dedicated to providing high-quality care for adults, geriatrics, and adolescents (ages 11-17) who are suffering from behavioral health and chemical dependency issues.

FT RNs $5000 Sign On Bonus!

At Acadia Healthcare, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription drug plan, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, vision, dental, and voluntary short-term and long-term disability coverage. Additionally, our well‑being programs encompass employee assistance programs, financial support, tuition reimbursement, and much more.

Safety is a top priority at Riverview Behavioral Health! We prioritize the safety of both our patients and staff, employing Personal Panic Alarm devices across all clinical and non‑clinical areas to promptly summon assistance when necessary.

Essential Functions

• Provide and coordinate care by assessing physical and behavioral health needs of patient, 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 physician’s orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure.
• Ensure patient’s status is assessed on an ongoing basis and pertinent information gathered is documented. Notify physician of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergency or change in medical status regarding response to medications, etc.
• Nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs. Initial treatment plan is completed upon admission.
• Demonstrate knowledge and utilization of universal precautions in providing direct patient care.
• Accurately administer medications per ordered note and document accurate count of controlled substance medication administration on required documents.
• Responsible for completing admission and discharge processed efficiently and accurately as directed.
• Exhibit therapeutic rapport with patients by maintaining professional boundaries, being respectful to personal space, giving patient direct attention and maintaining rational detachment.
• Provide direction or coordinate the activities of the unit as directed.
• Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, coworkers and others involved in patient treatment in an effective manner.

Other Functions

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Education/Experience/Skill Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. Prefer one year of nursing experience within clinical area of service provided by facility.

Licenses/Designations/Certifications

• Current Arkansas RN license. First Aid, CPR, de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).

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