RN Days Adolescent Behavioral Health

Yellow Rock Behavioral Health • Springdale, AR

4d • $36 - $42

About The Position

Yellow Rock Behavioral Health is hiring a full-time, day-shift Registered Nurse for its 102-bed residential psychiatric facility serving youth ages 11–17. The RN joins a compassionate, multidisciplinary team and provides nursing care addressing patients’ physical and behavioral health needs. New graduates are welcome, and training is provided. Pay is $36–$42 per hour based on experience, with a $12,000 bonus and shift differentials available for all shifts of up to $6 per hour.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by the state of employment, or eligibility to practice nursing in accordance with state requirements.
• One year of nursing experience.
• CPR certification and de-escalation and restraint certification; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Previous psychiatric, mental health, behavioral health, or substance abuse nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ physical and behavioral health needs and provide and coordinate their care.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans specific to patients’ assessed needs.
• Maintain medical records and educate patients and families about physical and behavioral health conditions.
• Provide nursing care within the standards and scope of practice established by the state Nurse Practice Act and applicable facility and corporate policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Ensure verbal physicians’ orders are legible and transcribed appropriately according to policy.
• Assess patient status on an ongoing basis and gather and document pertinent information.
• Notify physicians of significant changes in patient status, including detox difficulties, medical emergencies, medication responses, and related challenges.
• Complete initial nursing treatment plans upon admission and ensure plans address assessed needs.
• Use universal precautions when providing direct patient care.
• Administer medications accurately according to orders.
• Accurately document controlled-substance medication counts on required documents.
• Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently and accurately as directed.
• Build therapeutic rapport by maintaining professional boundaries, respecting personal space, giving patients direct attention, and maintaining rational detachment.
• Direct or coordinate unit activities as directed.
• Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, coworkers, and others involved in inpatient treatment.

Benefits

• $12,000 bonus.
• Shift differentials for all shifts, up to $6 per hour.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Acadia Healthcare 401(k).
• Training program.
• Career growth and advancement opportunities.
• Employee recognition and referral bonuses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed