RN Behavioral Health
About The Position
A registered nurse at Baptist Health is accountable for utilizing the nursing process and the training provided by Baptist Health to provide safe, therapeutic, and compassionate patient care. The nurse is expected to demonstrate clinical competence and critical thinking. The RN is responsible for knowing and understanding department policies and processes, as well as organizational requirements, and applying them in a unified workflow with the rest of the healthcare team to create an exceptional patient experience and achieve the best possible outcomes. This role is in the Mental Health Unit and 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.
- Be licensed to practice in the state of Arkansas.
- Apply basic knowledge and skills to meet the standard of care.
- Be able to practice as a full partner of an interdisciplinary team.
- Not be actively participating in the Clinical Nurse Advancement Program.
- Healthcare CPR certification is required.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Some areas may require ACLS, PALS, and/or NALS; training is provided.
- Specialty units require specific specialty education, which will be provided.
Responsibilities
- Use the nursing process and training provided by Baptist Health to deliver safe, therapeutic, and compassionate patient care.
- Demonstrate clinical competence and critical thinking.
- Know and follow department policies and processes and organizational requirements.
- Work in a unified workflow with the healthcare team to create an exceptional patient experience and achieve the best possible outcomes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
