Job Description

$30,000 sign-on bonus available

Do you want to be a valued member of a team who plays a critical role in providing excellent care to patients?

Why us?

We know it\xe2\x80\x99s not just about finding a job. It\xe2\x80\x99s about finding a place where you are respected, valued and where your work is purposeful and fulfilling. A place where your talent is recognized, professional development is encouraged and career advancement is possible.

What we offer!

Our registered nurses (RN) enjoy a robust benefits package including health/dental/vision insurance, flexible scheduling, 100% licensure/certification reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, up to $20K for student loan contribution, many ways to earn your degree at low or no cost and many more!

About the unit:

This is a FT Behavioral Health RN position working Day / Night shift in the Behavioral Health department at Northwest Medical Center in Springdale, Arkansas

Our Inpatient Behavioral Health Service offers 77 beds for adults (18 years of age and older) that are experiencing an acute psychiatric crisis and present a danger to self, danger to others, and/or grave disability as a result of their mental illness. Our typical patient population consists of individuals with mood, thought, and or co-occurring conditions that require interventions with medication, therapy, and observation.

This position functions primarily in the psychiatric acute inpatient space of the hospital, assisting patients who are experiencing an immediate mental health crisis and require acute stabilization and treatment. Evaluates assigned patients and plans, implements and documents nursing care. Assists physicians during examinations and procedures. Performs various patient tests and administers medications within the scope of practice of the registered nurse. Promotes patients\' independence by establishing patient care goals and teaching patients and families to understand conditions, medications, and self-care skills. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Requires an associate\'s degree and is certified as a registered nurse Prefer Bachelors degree in Nursing. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.

Who we are!

In 2021, the Arkansas Institute for Performance Excellence awarded Northwest Health the highest-level, . An award focused on continuous quality improvement and not presented every year, only 27 Arkansas organizations have received the highest-level award.

Overall, Northwest Health provides inpatient, outpatient, diagnostic imaging, medical, surgical and emergency services to the Bentonville, Springdale, Fayetteville, Johnson and Siloam Springs communities in northwestern Arkansas. We are your family, friends and neighbors, and we work with and for our community to provide quality healthcare.

With a combined active medical staff of more than 800 physicians, 2,200 employees and 507 beds, Northwest Health is one of the largest health networks in Northwest Arkansas with five hospitals and more than 25 clinics. Our hospitals include:

Northwest Medical Center - Bentonville

Northwest Medical Center - Springdale

Siloam Springs Regional Hospital

Northwest Health Physicians\xe2\x80\x99 Specialty Hospital

Willow Creek Women\xe2\x80\x99s Hospital

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/M/V) and welcome you to apply.

If you would like to learn more about the different career and educational opportunities offered here at Northwest Health, feel free to reach out to eric_power@chs.net

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Licenses & Certifications Preferred

• L-AR-RN License

Northwest Medical Center