RN PRN Behavioral Health

Conway Behavioral Health Hospital; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

Conway Behavioral Health Hospital in Conway, AR is seeking Registered Nurse (RN) PRN opportunities to provide compassionate care for adults and adolescents with mental health needs. Shifts are 12 hours, day or night; pay ranges from $36 to $44.50 per hour depending on experience and education, with a comprehensive benefits package from Acadia Healthcare.

Essential duties include assessing patients, planning and implementing care, maintaining records, administering medications, and coordinating

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
• Current RN license required by the state.
• Minimum one year nursing experience; psychiatric/behavioral experience a plus.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required.
• First aid may be required depending on state/facility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ physical and behavioral health needs and coordinate care.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans.
• Maintain medical records and educate patients and families about conditions.
• Administer medications per orders and document administrations.
• Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently and accurately.
• Demonstrate therapeutic rapport and professional boundaries with patients.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient assessment

Documentation

Medication administration

Communication

Education

RN license

Accredited nursing program graduate

CPR certification

First aid certification

Job description

Registered Nurse RN PRN Opportunities at Conway Behavioral Health

Conway Behavioral Health Hospital near Little Rock, Arkansas treats adults and adolescents with a variety of mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and co-occurring addiction. Our goal is to ensure Little Rock’s North Metro community has access to world-class mental health treatment. Each patient receives comprehensive services in an atmosphere of dignity and respect.

• Day and Night Shift
• 12 hr shifts
• Pay Range: $36 - $44.50 per hour (dependent on years of experience and education)

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.

Registered Nurse (rn) 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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