3 AVAILABLE SHIFTS:

3P - 11P MONDAY - FRIDAY | EVENINGS

7A - 7P WEO | DAYS

7P - 7A WEO | NIGHTS

Rivendell Behavioral Health Services is an 80-bed full-service behavioral healthcare acute care facility located in Benton, AR, that has been providing quality health care to the residents of Arkansas since 1985. Rivendell Behavioral Health Services has been offering hope to individuals, families, and communities for over 35 years. Rivendell Behavioral Health Services is the leader in providing quality mental health and addiction treatment services. Our commitment to care includes developing integrated delivery systems through partnerships with medical surgical hospitals, community mental health centers, educational institutions, managed care organizations, local health professionals and agencies. Rivendell Behavioral Health Services strives to set the standard for excellence in the field of behavioral health care and maintains its leadership role by treating each patient as a respected individual of our community.

The Registered Nurse (RN) operates in accordance with the competency guidelines and full scope of practice within the Rules and Regulations of Registered Nurses outlined by the Arkansas Board of Nursing and according to agency operating policies, protocols, and standards.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Performs ongoing assessments of the behavioral and medical needs of the patients each shift. Charts those observations of the patient in the nurse’s note each shift, in a legible and concise manner.

2. Carries out physician orders regarding diet, medication and treatment.

3. Performs Nurse Observation rounds as needed or directed per hospital policy.

4. Under the direction of the Charge Nurse authorizes emergency implementation of seclusion and physical restraint in the physician's absence according to hospital policy. Participates in, supervises and documents, special treatment procedures, progressive interventions and de-escalation of patients according to hospital policy.

5. Reviews all EIR documentation, and initials all entries made by the MHA/LPN or other staff.

6. Assists in coordinating treatment as a team member through participation in treatment planning meetings.

7. Educates patient/family toward an understanding of health/illness and the plans for post discharge care.

8. Performs basic first aid, CPR as needed and manages emergency situations as necessary.

9. Administers medications to patients and completes appropriate documentation on the MAR.

10. In addition: if working the 11/7 shift, reviews charts nightly ensuring that all orders are on the MAR, completes night chart audits on all new admissions and programs to program transfers and participates in PI programs.

11 Ability to demonstrate knowledge of developmental tasks of children and adolescents.

12 Ability to demonstrate knowledge of developmental tasks of adults.

13. Intervenes appropriately to prevent escalation of patient behavior; uses effective verbal de-escalation.

14. Thoroughly documents patient information, observations, changes in the patient’s condition and nursing care provided.

Benefits for Registered Nurse (RN) include:

· Challenging and rewarding work environment

· Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off

· Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans

· 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan

· Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300 Subsidiaries!

What do our current nurses value at Rivendell Behavioral Health & UHS?

An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Registered Nurse (RN) is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. Supportive and responsive leadership. You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer nurses and nursing leaders that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement as a Registered Nurse (RN) with UHS.

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, our annual revenues were $10.77 billion in 2018. In 2020, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2019, ranked #293 on the Fortune 500; and in 2017, listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America’s Top 500 Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 87,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 327 behavioral health facilities, 40 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 37 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Registered Nurse (RN) Job Requirements:

• Current license to practice nursing in Arkansas (or eligible to receive or renew).
• Current CPR or BLS certification. (offered at facility)
• Current Handle with Care training. (offered at facility)
• Preferred one year of experience working in a psychiatric setting and intake center.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Notice

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $84,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Psychiatry

Physical setting:

• Acute care
• Hospital

Standard shift:

• Night shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Weekly schedule:

• 5x8
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Available Shifts: Evening 3p-11p | WEO 7a-7p | WEO 7p-7a

Education:

• Associate (Required)

License/Certification:

• RN (Required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person