Registered Nurse (RN) Behavioral Health - FT Nights - SignOn Bonus

Lifepoint Health•Russellville, AR

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center is seeking a Behavioral Health Nurse to provide compassionate care to adults ages 18–64 through a multidisciplinary approach. The nurse provides direct patient care in accordance with the nursing process, applicable scope, and standards of practice, and advocates for patients’ physical and emotional well-being. This is a full-time night position scheduled for three 12-hour shifts. A sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 is available.

Requirements

Active Arkansas or compact-state RN license required. If relocating, licensure must be updated to the new Primary State of Residence before employment begins.
Associate’s degree required.
AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire.
Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Nice To Haves

One year of previous experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care using the nursing process and in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.
Perform plan-of-care interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, and other medical care.
Document care provided.
Monitor, record, and communicate patient conditions to the care team, physician, patient, and family as appropriate.
Assist patients with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
Collaborate across disciplines to coordinate care, including patient transfers, discharge, referrals, and spiritual or psychosocial support needs.
Evaluate patient and/or family learning needs and provide education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
Advocate for patients’ physical and emotional well-being.

Benefits

Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Paid family leave and paid time off.
Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
Loan assistance.
401(k) retirement package with company match.
Wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
Sign-on bonus of up to $15,000.