RN Days Adolescent Behavioral Health

Yellow Rock Behavioral Health; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus $12k

New grad training

Shift differential up to $6/hr

Every other weekend rotation

Medical, dental & vision insurance

ACadia Healthcare 401(k)

Job summary

Yellow Rock Behavioral Health is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) for the day shift in Springdale, Arkansas. This full-time role offers a $36–$42/hour pay band with a $12k bonus and opportunity for up to $6/hour shift differentials.

New grads are welcome, with comprehensive training provided. Join a 102-bed residential psychiatric facility serving youth ages 11–17, and work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver care, maintain records, and support families.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited nursing program.
• Current RN license per state requirements.
• At least 1 year of nursing experience; psychiatric/behavioral experience a plus.
• CPR and de-escalation certification required; training provided if needed.
• First aid may be required per 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 families about conditions.
• Administer medications per orders and document accurately.
• Ensure patients’ status is assessed continuously and communicated to physicians.
• Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently and accurately.
• Provide therapeutic rapport while maintaining professional boundaries.

Skills

Patient care

Nursing assessment

Care coordination

Education

Graduated from accredited nursing school

Current RN license

Tools

CPR certification

De-escalation training

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) – Full‑Time | Day Shift at Yellow Rock Behavioral Health

Pay: $36–$42/hr (based on experience)

• $12k Bonus
• New grads welcome – training provided!

• Shift differentials available for ALL shifts – up to $6/hr
• Every other weekend rotation

Yellow Rock Behavioral Health is a 102‑bed residential psychiatric facility serving youth ages 11–17. Join a compassionate, multidisciplinary team making a real impact on kids and families.

Why You’ll Love It Here:

• Day shift, full-time
• Flexible scheduling Medical, dental & vision insurance Acadia Healthcare 401(k)
• Excellent training program Career growth & advancement Employee recognition & referral bonuses

Registered Nurse 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.

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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