Rn - Bhsl Northwest Arkansas Clinic

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Fayetteville, AR, US
Commensurate with education + experience; benefits...
On-site
Behavioral health support
Triage patient urgency
Handle crisis calls
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for their Behavioral Health Service Line in Fayetteville, AR. The role requires providing direct patient care, primarily supporting physicians and managing patient interactions, with a focus on psychiatric care

Job Summary

  • The Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct patient care to assigned patients in our Behavioral Health Service Line Northwest Arkansas Clinic in Fayetteville, AR.
  • Primary duties will be to triage to determine the urgency of patient care, handle all crisis calls, answer medication questions in collaboration with physicians, take vital signs, review lab work and present exceptions to physicians, provide clinical assessment for initial call backs, and other duties as assigned.
  • UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks including health, holiday, vacation and sick leave, education discount, and retirement matching.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for their Behavioral Health Service Line in Fayetteville, AR. The role requires providing direct patient care, primarily supporting physicians and managing patient interactions, with a focus on psychiatric care.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience; Benefits: Yes

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Behavioral health support
  • Triage patient urgency
  • Handle crisis calls
  • Medication question support
  • Clinical assessment

Nice-to-have

  • Psychiatry background
  • Behavioral health experience
  • Good communication skills
  • Time management skills
  • Work with autonomy

Key Requirements

  • Associate's Degree in Nursing, Nursing Diploma, Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, or Master's Degree in Nursing
  • Minimum one (1) year of Registered Nurse experience
  • Current and valid Registered Nurse License in the State of Arkansas
  • Current BLS preferred
  • Two (2) or more years of Registered Nurse experience preferred

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

Tailored Resume

Cover Letter