LPN or RN; Not Remote, Monday - Friday, 3 p - 11 p

UHS • Benton, AR

11h • Onsite

About The Position

Rivendell Behavioral Health Services of Arkansas is seeking an Admissions and Referral Nurse to provide professional nursing care during the patient assessment and admission process at its 80-bed acute care behavioral healthcare facility in Benton, Arkansas. The role serves varied situations and patient populations and requires effective communication with referral sources. It is not remote and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.

The nurse conducts ongoing patient assessments by observing physical and behavioral symptoms, documents information accurately and promptly, participates in developing individual care plans, and implements those plans according to hospital policy. The role communicates relevant information to other service areas and takes on responsibilities delegated to Admissions and Referral representatives as needed. The nurse works within the scope of practice and competency guidelines established by the Arkansas Board of Nursing and follows agency policies, protocols, and standards.

The posting describes the position as open to an LPN or RN, while the role description specifically identifies an Admissions and Referral Registered Nurse. New graduates are welcome to apply. CPR and Handle with Care/Verbal De-escalation certifications are offered upon hire and are mandatory.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Hold an Arkansas LPN or RN license, or be license-eligible.
• Ability to work harmoniously and effectively with patients, families, visitors, and staff.
• Ability to work as a team with staff and coworkers and maintain respectful treatment of patients.
• CPR and Handle with Care/Verbal De-escalation certifications are mandatory; the certifications are offered upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• New graduates are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Render professional nursing care to patients during the assessment and admission process.
• Conduct ongoing patient assessments by observing physical and behavioral symptoms.
• Document patient information accurately and in a timely manner.
• Participate in formulating individual patient care plans and implement them according to hospital policy.
• Communicate pertinent data to other service areas as needed.
• Perform responsibilities delegated to Admissions and Referral representatives as regularly needed.
• Practice according to Arkansas Board of Nursing scope-of-practice and competency guidelines and agency policies, protocols, and standards.
• Work effectively and harmoniously with patients, families, visitors, and staff, and treat patients with respect.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree