Assessment and Referral RN - Saturday and Sunday; 7p to 7 a (Not Remote/Not PRN)

UHS • Benton, AR

7h • Onsite

About The Position

Rivendell Behavioral Health Services is an 80-bed full-service behavioral healthcare acute care facility located in Benton, AR, that has been providing quality health care to the residents of Arkansas since 1985. Rivendell Behavioral Health Services has been offering hope to individuals, families, and communities for over 35 years. Rivendell Behavioral Health Services is the leader in providing quality mental health and addiction treatment services. Our commitment to care includes developing integrated delivery systems through partnerships with medical surgical hospitals, community mental health centers, educational institutions, managed care organizations, local health professionals and agencies. Rivendell Behavioral Health Services strives to set the standard for excellence in the field of behavioral health care and maintains its leadership role by treating each patient as a respected individual of our community.
Rivendell Behavioral Health Services of Arkansas is looking for an Admissions and Referral Registered Nurse (RN). This position is very imperative to our success at Rivendell. The position requires one to handle a multitude of situations and patient populations, as well as being able to communicate effectively and efficiently with referral sources. The Admissions and Referral Registered Nurse (RN) renders professional nursing care to patients within the assessment and admission process. Practices ongoing patient assessment through observation of physical and behavioral symptomatology. Documents all data accurately in a timely manner. Participates in formulation of individual care plans for all patients and implements plan according to hospital policy. Communicates pertinent data to other service areas as needed. Encompasses responsibilities delegated to A & R representatives as regularly needed.
The Registered Nurse (RN) operates in accordance with the competency guidelines and full scope of practice within the Rules and Regulations of Registered Nurses outlined by the Arkansas Board of Nursing and according to agency operating policies, protocols, and standards.

Requirements

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Must hold AR RN license or be license eligible.
• Ability to work harmoniously and effectively with patients, families, visitors and staff.
• Must be able to work as a team with all staff/coworkers and maintain the ability to treat all patients with respect.

Nice To Haves

• NEW GRADS WELCOME TO APPLY!

Responsibilities

• Renders professional nursing care to patients within the assessment and admission process.
• Practices ongoing patient assessment through observation of physical and behavioral symptomatology.
• Documents all data accurately in a timely manner.
• Participates in formulation of individual care plans for all patients and implements plan according to hospital policy.
• Communicates pertinent data to other service areas as needed.
• Encompasses responsibilities delegated to A & R representatives as regularly needed.

Benefits

• CPR and Handle with Care/Verbal De-escalation offered upon hire. Mandatory certifications.
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Flexible scheduling
• Robust continuing education options
• Opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement

What This Job Offers

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