RN Nights Adolescent Behavioral Health

Yellow Rock Behavioral Health • Springdale, AR

4d • $36 - $42

About The Position

Yellow Rock Behavioral Health is hiring a full-time Registered Nurse for its 102-bed residential psychiatric facility serving youth ages 11–17. The role is on the night shift and offers training, including for new graduates. The posted pay is $36–$42 per hour based on experience, with shift differentials available for all shifts of up to $6 per hour and a $12,000 bonus.

The Registered Nurse assesses patients’ physical and behavioral health needs, develops and implements nursing care plans, provides and coordinates nursing services, maintains medical records, and educates patients and families. The RN administers medications, monitors and documents patient status, communicates significant changes to physicians, and supports admission and discharge processes. The nurse also maintains therapeutic professional relationships and may coordinate unit activities as directed.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• A 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 and de-escalation and restraint certification required; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.
• First aid may be required depending on state or facility requirements.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ physical and behavioral health needs and provide and coordinate care.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans tailored to assessed needs.
• Maintain medical records and educate patients and families about physical and behavioral health conditions.
• Provide nursing care in accordance with the state Nurse Practice Act, applicable regulations, and facility and corporate policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Ensure verbal physician orders are legible and transcribed appropriately according to policy and procedure.
• Assess patients’ 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 response changes, 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 ordered notes.
• Document controlled-substance medication counts on required documents.
• Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently and accurately as directed.
• Maintain therapeutic rapport by upholding professional boundaries, respecting personal space, giving patients direct attention, and maintaining rational detachment.
• Provide direction or coordinate unit activities as directed.
• Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, coworkers, and others involved in inpatient treatment.

Benefits

• $12,000 bonus.
• Pay of $36–$42 per hour based on experience.
• 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.
• Employee recognition and referral bonuses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level