RN Behavioral Health | Fort Smith

Baptist Health • Fort Smith, AR

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About The Position

A registered nurse at Baptist Health is accountable for using the nursing process and training provided by Baptist Health to deliver safe, therapeutic, and compassionate patient care. The nurse is expected to demonstrate clinical competence and critical thinking, understand and follow departmental policies and processes as well as organizational requirements, and work in a unified workflow with the healthcare team to support an exceptional patient experience and the best possible outcomes. The role is in Geriatric Behavioral Health in Fort Smith, with varying shifts of 7 a.m.–7 p.m. or 7 p.m.–7 a.m. The position is authorized for 72 hours bi-weekly.

Requirements

• Be a new RN graduate from an accredited nursing program or a registered nurse in good standing, licensed to practice in Arkansas.
• Healthcare CPR is required.
• Some areas may require ACLS, PALS, and/or NALS; training is provided.
• The RN is not actively participating in the Clinical Nurse Advancement Program.

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Use the nursing process and Baptist Health training to provide safe, therapeutic, and compassionate patient care.
• Demonstrate clinical competence and critical thinking.
• Know and follow departmental policies and processes and organizational requirements.
• Work as part of a unified healthcare team to support an exceptional patient experience and the best possible outcomes.
• Apply basic knowledge and skills to meet the standard of care.
• Practice as a full partner of an interdisciplinary team.

What This Job Offers

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