RN PRN

Acadia Healthcare; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a premier psychiatric center in Texarkana as a PRN RN, where you will provide essential nursing care to patients facing mental health challenges. This role involves assessing health needs, implementing care plans, and ensuring the safety and well-being of patients. You will work in a supportive environment that prioritizes safety and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and tuition reimbursement. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals struggling with behavioral health issues, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Programs

Qualifications

• Must have a current Arkansas RN license and certifications in First Aid and CPR.
• Preferably have one year of nursing experience in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate care by assessing patient health needs and developing nursing care plans.
• Administer medications and maintain accurate medical records.

Skills

Patient Care

Nursing Care Plans

Medication Administration

Therapeutic Communication

Behavioral Health Assessment

Education

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing

One year of nursing experience

Tools

Personal Panic Alarm devices

Medical Records Management

Job description

Overview

Come join the team as a PRN RN at Riverview Behavioral Health in Texarkana, AR.

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.

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.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Ensure physician’s orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure.
4. 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.
5. Nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs. Initial treatment plan is completed upon admission.
6. Demonstrate knowledge and utilization of universal precautions in providing direct patient care.
7. Accurately administer medications per ordered note and document accurate count of controlled substance medication administration on required documents.
8. Responsible for completing admission and discharge processed efficiently and accurately as directed.
9. Exhibit therapeutic rapport with patients by maintaining professional boundaries, being respectful to personal space, giving patient direct attention and maintaining rational detachment.
10. Provide direction or coordinate the activities of the unit as directed.
11. Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, coworkers and others involved in patient treatment in an effective manner.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

1. Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

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

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

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