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FT RN Days And Nights - 12 Hr Shifts

Up to $12K Sign-On Bonus

Valley Behavioral Health Barling, AR

New Grads Encouraged to Apply

Ready to build a career that actually makes a difference? Valley Behavioral Health is a 114-bed hospital supporting children, adolescents, and adults through some of life's toughest moments.

We're looking for RNs who care deeply about mental health and want to be part of a team that shows up with purpose every day.

Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow your skills, you'll find real development opportunities, supportive leadership, and a workplace that values compassion as much as clinical expertise.

Why You'll Love This Role

• Up to a $12K sign-on bonus
• A mission-driven environment where your work has impact
• Strong mentorship and career-growth pathways
• A culture that prioritizes teamwork, learning, and well-being
• Safety-first workplaceevery staff member carries a Personal Panic Alarm for immediate support

Benefits Available!

• Medical, dental, vision
• Prescription drug plan
• FSA & HSA options
• Short- and long-term disability
• Employee assistance programs
• Financial wellness resources
• Tuition reimbursementand more programs designed to support your life inside and outside of work.

If you want meaningful work, real growth, and a team that has your back, this is a great place to build your career.

REGISTERED NURSE 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 their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions.
• Provide 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 physicians' orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure.
• Ensure patients' status is assessed on an ongoing basis and pertinent information is gathered and documented.
• Notify physicians of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergency, change in medical status regarding response to medications, and related challenges.
• Ensure that initial nursing treatment plans are completed upon admission and that all nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs.
• Demonstrate knowledge and utilization of universal precautions in providing direct patient care.
• Accurately administer medications per ordered note.
• Document accurate count of controlled substance medication administration on required documents.
• Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently and accurately as directed.
• Exhibit therapeutic rapport with patients by maintaining professional boundaries, respecting personal space, giving patients direct attention, and maintaining rational detachment.
• Provide direction or coordinate the activities of the unit as directed.
• Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, co-workers, and others involved in patient treatment.

EDUCATION/LICENSURE/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• Must possess a current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by AR or be eligible to practice nursing in accordance with state requirements
• One year of nursing experience; previous psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance abuse nursing experience a plus
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements