RN Days Adolescent Behavioral Health
Springdale, Arkansas
- Eligibility
- Sign-on bonus
Posted Oct 28 · Applications close Oct 28, 2027 · New grads welcomed
- Shift and hours
- Days
- Unit and setting
- Psych
- License
- RN license Must possess a current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by the state of employment or be eligible to practice nursing in accordance with state requirements
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed
- License
- Must possess a current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by the state of employment or be eligible to practice nursing in accordance with state requirements
- License
- EDUCATION/LICENSURE/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS
- Certification
- CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
- Also asks
- Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
- Also asks
- First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.
- Also asks
- AHRN
- Also asks
- #LI-YRBH
- Also asks
- #LI-MG2
Preferred
- Experience
- One year of nursing experience; previous psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance abuse nursing experience a plus
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates. See program calendars.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies →4–6 months before
Apply as windows open
Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.
Explore new grad jobs →2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questions →Around graduation
Confirm your start
Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.
Plan your license →
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- In range for Arkansas staff rolesArkansas staff postings that state pay run $24/hr to $45/hr, the middle half $27/hr to $40/hr, across 242 postings.
- Sign-on bonus
- $12,000
The workplace
Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through sign-on bonus repayment terms?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, and call?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
On your path
Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.
Original listing
Posted on Yellow Rock Behavioral Health’s careers page.
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Overview Registered Nurse (RN) – Full‑Time | Day Shift at Yellow Rock Behavioral Health $12k Bonus New grads welcome – training provided! Pay: $36–$42/hr (based on experience)
- Shift differentials available for ALL shifts – up to $6/hr
Every other weekend rotation Yellow Rock Behavioral Health is a 102‑bed residential psychiatric facility serving youth ages 11–17 . Join a compassionate, multidisciplinary team making a real impact on kids and families.
Why You’ll Love It Here
Day shift, full-time Flexible scheduling Medical, dental & vision insuranceAcadia Healthcare 401(k) Excellent training programCareer growth & advancementEmployee recognition & referral bonuses Responsibilities
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 inpatient treatment.
Qualifications
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 the state of employment 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. AHRN
#li-yrbh
#LI-MG2
What's around it?
Springdale, ARFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 9% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,071/mo
- Household income
- $69,787/yr, all local households, not nurse pay