Registered Nurse (RN) Behavioral Health - FT Night

Lifepoint Health•Russellville, AR

About The Position

Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center is seeking a Behavioral Health Registered Nurse to provide compassionate care to adults ages 18–64 as part of a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, physicians, therapists, nurses, and support staff. The role uses the nursing process and follows applicable scope and standards of practice to support patients’ physical and emotional well-being. The position is full-time, working nights in three 12-hour shifts. A sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 is offered. The employer describes its 170-bed acute care hospital as a Level III Trauma Center serving the Russellville community.

Requirements

Active Arkansas or compact-state RN license. 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 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.
BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care using the nursing process and applicable scope and standards of practice.
Implement plans of care, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, and other medical care.
Document care provided to patients.
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 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

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
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 plan 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.