RN PRN Behavioral Health

Acadia Healthcare; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug plan

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Vision and dental coverage

Short-term and long-term disability

Employee assistance programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare's Conway Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking Registered Nurses for PRN opportunities on day or night shifts. The role offers 12-hour shifts with a pay range of $36 - $44.50 per hour, plus a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and more.

RNs will assess and coordinate care, develop care plans, educate patients and families, administer medications, and ensure compliant care within state regulations and hospital policies.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• RN license required by the state of employment or eligible to practice.
• One year of nursing experience; psychiatric/behavioral/substance abuse is a plus.
• CPR and de-escalation training required.

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.
• Provide nursing care per state regulations, facility, and policies.
• Ensure orders are legible and transcribed appropriately.
• Monitor patient status and document pertinent information.
• Notify physicians of significant changes in status.
• Complete initial treatment plans on admission and tailor to needs.
• Apply universal precautions in direct patient care.
• Administer medications as ordered and document controlled substances.
• Complete admission and discharge processing accurately.
• Maintain therapeutic rapport and professional boundaries with patients.
• Coordinate unit activities and direct staff as directed.
• Communicate professionally with patients, visitors, and staff.

Skills

Nursing

Patient communication

Behavioral health

CPR certification

Education

RN license

Accredited nursing program

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse RN PRN Opportunities at Conway Behavioral Health

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

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.

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.

Responsibilities

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.

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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