ADMISSIONS RN; Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; 10:30 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.

UHS • Benton, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Rivendell Behavioral Health Services of Arkansas is seeking an Admissions and Referral Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing care during the assessment and admission process at its 80-bed behavioral healthcare facility in Benton, Arkansas. The role serves varied situations and patient populations and requires effective communication with referral sources. 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 nurse communicates relevant information to other service areas and performs Admissions and Referral representative responsibilities as needed. Practice must follow Arkansas Board of Nursing competency guidelines and scope-of-practice rules, as well as agency policies, protocols, and standards. The posting specifies overnight work from 10:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, and states that the position is not remote.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Hold an Arkansas Registered Nurse 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 treat all patients with respect.
• CPR and Handle with Care/Verbal De-escalation certifications are mandatory and 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 data accurately and in a timely manner.
• Participate in formulating individual care plans and implement plans according to hospital policy.
• Communicate pertinent information to other service areas as needed.
• Perform responsibilities delegated to Admissions and Referral representatives as regularly needed.
• Practice according to Arkansas Board of Nursing competency guidelines, scope-of-practice rules, and agency policies, protocols, and standards.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Competitive compensation.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement.

What This Job Offers

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