RN Night Shift - $5000 Sign On

About the role

Riverview Behavioral Health in Texarkana, AR is seeking Full-Time Registered Nurses (RN) for Nights shifts (7p-7a).

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate care by assessing physical and behavioral health needs of patient, develop and implement nursing care plans, maintain medical records and educate patients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions.
• Coordinate nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice as defined within the state Nurse Practice - Act regulations, policies, procedures and protocols, as well as facility and corporate policies and procedures.
• Ensure physician’s orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure.
• Ensure patient’s status is assessed on an ongoing basis and pertinent information gathered is documented. Notify physician of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergency or change in medical status regarding response to medications, etc.
• Demonstrate knowledge and utilization of universal precautions in providing direct patient care.
• Accurately administer medications per ordered note and document accurate count of controlled substance medication administration on required documents.
• Complete admission and discharge processes efficiently and accurately as directed.
• Exhibit therapeutic rapport with patients by maintaining professional boundaries, being respectful to personal space, giving patient direct attention and maintaining rational detachment.
• Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, coworkers and others involved in patient treatment in an effective manner.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• One year of nursing experience within clinical area of service provided by facility.
• Current Arkansas RN license.
• First Aid, CPR, de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• AHRN #ST-1 certification preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription drug plan, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, vision, dental, and voluntary short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Well-being programs encompass employee assistance programs, financial support, tuition reimbursement, and much more.
• Safety is a top priority at Riverview Behavioral Health! We prioritize the safety of both our patients and staff, employing Personal Panic Alarm devices across all clinical and non-clinical areas to promptly summon assistance when necessary.

Pay

$38/hr with a $5000 sign-on bonus.

Schedule

Nights shifts (7p-7a).