Registered Nurse (RN)

Perimeter Healthcare; Forrest City (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading behavioral healthcare provider in Forrest City, Arkansas, is seeking a Full-time Day Shift RN. The role involves providing high-quality care, developing nursing assessments, and collaborating with the treatment team to support residents dealing with mental illness. Ideal candidates will possess RN licensure and certification in basic life support. New graduates are encouraged to apply, with a full benefits package available for full-time staff.

Benefits

Full benefits package available

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse must have a current Arkansas RN licensure.
• Certification in basic life support is required.
• Preferable experience in pediatrics or behavioral health; new graduates are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Identify and document patient information through assessments.
• Evaluate resident care and create nursing care plans.
• Develop measurable goals with the treatment team.
• Assist with admission and discharge processes.
• Document nursing interventions and resident responses.

Skills

Current Arkansas RN licensure or qualified compact license

Basic life support certification

Experience in healthcare (preferably with pediatrics or behavioral health)

Willingness to work assigned shifts (6a to 6p or 6p to 6a)

Job description

Perimeter Behavioral of Forrest City has openings for Full-time Day Shift RNs. We are a residential certified facility licensed and Joint Commission accredited. Perimeter Behavioral of Forrest City offers adolescents residential services. We are seeking individuals to join our team who is committed to improving the lives of who’s impacted by mental illness.

Perimeter Behavioral of Forrest City is in Arkansas and is daily committed to improving our residents’ lives by using a resident centered collaborative approach to provide high quality care addressing both the mental health and physical wellbeing of our residents. Join our team today!

The responsibilities for a Register Nurse include the following:

• Identifies and documents patient information based on data collected through nursing assessments and information obtained through family and/or primary caregiver or guardian.
• Evaluates each resident's care and produces a nursing assessment and up-to-date nursing care plan.
• Develops measurable goals on the multi-disciplinary treatment plan that is mutually set with the treatment team and the resident.
• Assist patients through admission and discharge processes.
• Documents nursing intervention and resident response in progress notes.
• Provides general nursing care as required.
• Develops a therapeutic relationship with assigned residents.
• Encourages resident's independent behavior.
• Serves as a role member for the residents.
• Assess resident's physical needs and emotional needs.
• Collaborates with the treatment team in completing the discharge plans for patients.

Qualified Register Nurse candidates should have the following:

• Current Arkansas RN licensure or qualified compact license
• Currently certified in basic life support
• Prefer some previous experience in healthcare preferably with pediatrics or behavioral health. New graduates are welcome to apply!
• Must be willing to work assigned shifts, which is 6a to 6p or 6p to 6a and rotate weekend shifts

Full Benefits package available to FT Staff

Perimeter Healthcare is one of the leading behavioral health care providers in the country for children, adolescents, adults, and senior adults. We deliver hope to our patients through the delivery of comprehensive and dedicated treatment programs. Our focus and commitment on service excellence is available across several states and in different care settings. Our team ensures our patients receive the required care that they or their loved one needs. We offer several programs for our patients including inpatient acute treatment and residential treatment. We are seeking staff who exhibit daily the following values: C- Compassion A- Accountability R – Respect and E- Empowerment.

EEO

We are committed to providing an environment of diversity and inclusion where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and fellow employees. Perimeter Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer regarding all recruitment, training, and selection process within the company in regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, and gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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