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About the Role

Valley Behavioral Health is a 114‑bed hospital in Barling, AR that supports children, adolescents, and adults through some of life’s toughest moments. The facility is seeking full‑time Registered Nurses for night shifts (12‑hour shifts) who are passionate about mental health and want to provide compassionate, high‑quality care.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Up to a $12,000 sign‑on bonus
• Mission‑driven environment where your work has a direct impact
• Strong mentorship and clear career‑growth pathways
• Culture that prioritizes teamwork, learning, and well‑being
• Safety‑first workplace – every staff member carries a Personal Panic Alarm for immediate support

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Prescription drug plan
• FSA & HSA options
• Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage
• Employee assistance programs
• Financial wellness resources
• Tuition reimbursement
• Additional programs designed to support life inside and outside of work

Schedule

Full‑time night shift – 12‑hour shifts.

Essential Functions

• Provide and coordinate care by assessing patients’ physical and behavioral health needs.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans.
• Maintain medical records and educate patients and families about physical and behavioral health conditions.
• Deliver nursing care within the standards and scope of the state Nurse Practice Act and facility policies.
• Ensure physicians’ verbal orders are legible and transcribed appropriately.
• Continuously assess patient status, document pertinent information, and notify physicians of significant changes.
• Complete initial nursing treatment plans upon admission, tailored to assessed needs.
• Utilize universal precautions in direct patient care.
• Accurately administer medications and document controlled‑substance administration.
• Efficiently process admissions and discharges as directed.
• Maintain therapeutic rapport with patients while preserving professional boundaries.
• Provide direction or coordinate unit activities as assigned.
• Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, co‑workers, and others involved in inpatient treatment.

Education, Licensure, Experience, and Skills

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Arkansas or eligibility to practice nursing in accordance with state requirements.
• At least one year of nursing experience; psychiatric, mental health, behavioral, or substance‑abuse nursing experience is a plus.
• CPR certification and de‑escalation and restraint certification (training provided upon hire).
• First aid certification may be required based on state or facility requirements.