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

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Acadia Healthcare 401(k)

Career growth & advancement

Employee recognition & referral bonus

Job summary

Yellow Rock Behavioral Health in Springdale, AR, is hiring a Registered Nurse for the Day Shift on a full-time basis. You will assess and coordinate care for youth with behavioral health needs, develop nursing care plans, and educate families while adhering to clinical standards and facility policies.

New grads are welcome, training is provided, and a $12k sign-on bonus plus shift differentials are offered. Benefits include medical, dental, vision and a 401(k) plan through Acadia Healthcare.

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; previous psychiatric/behavioral health experience is a plus.
• CPR, de-escalation and restraint certification required; first aid may be required depending on state or facility.

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 various physical and behavioral health conditions.
• Provide nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice as defined by state regulations and facility policies.
• Ensure physicians' orders are legible and transcribed appropriately per policy.
• Ensure patient status is assessed continuously and pertinent information is documented.
• Notify physicians of significant changes in status such as detox difficulties or medical emergencies.
• Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently and accurately as directed.
• Exhibit therapeutic rapport, maintain professional boundaries, and provide attentive care.
• Provide direction or coordinate unit activities as directed.
• Communicate therapeutically with patients, visitors, co-workers, and others involved in inpatient treatment.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient assessment

Documentation

Education

RN license

Job description

Overview

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

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

Pay: $36-$42/hr (based on experience)

• 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.

• You'll Love It Here:
• Day shift, full-time
• Flexible schedulingMedical, dental & vision insuranceAcadia Healthcare 401(k)
• Excellent training programCareer growth & advancementEmployee recognition & referral bonuses

Responsibilities

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.

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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