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

Lifepoint Health•Russellville, AR

About The Position

Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center is hiring a full-time Behavioral Health Registered Nurse for a night schedule of three 12-hour shifts. The nurse provides direct care to adult patients ages 18–64 as part of a multidisciplinary behavioral health team, using the nursing process and applicable standards of practice. The role includes administering medications, collecting specimens, providing clinical treatments, documenting care, monitoring and communicating patient conditions, assisting with activities of daily living, coordinating care across disciplines, educating patients and families, and advocating for patients’ physical and emotional well-being. A sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 is available.

Requirements

Associate’s degree required.
Active Arkansas or compact-state RN license required. If relocating, licensure must be updated to the new Primary State of Residence before employment begins.
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.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

Up to $15,000 sign-on bonus.
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.