• Plans, directs, implements, and improves the quality of care within the Nursing Department and the milieu within the Facility’s units.
• Oversees the planning, budgeting, and evaluation of work and resources of the Nursing Department and provides support to the Milieu.
• Collects and analyzes statistical data and provides reports to the Chief Executive Officer and the leadership committees.
• Formulates departmental policies with input from the nursing and other departments and in accordance with the accreditation, federal and state regulatory standards.
• Schedule, lead, direct and supervise the nursing staff. Develop and maintain proper staffing patterns for nursing according to safety needs, state regulations, budgetary guidelines, and supervisory needs of the residents.
• Recruit, interview and recommend appointments of qualified and competent nursing candidates.
• Assure current competency of nursing staff according to the Facility’s policies and procedures and accreditation standards.
• Identify and develop quality improvement standards for nursing to improve treatment and expeditated positive resident outcomes.
• Ensure proficiency and accuracy in completing client records as scheduled and according to the hospital’s standards.
• Maintain a professional and productive work atmosphere by interacting and communicating in a manner that promotes cooperation and teamwork with co-workers.
• Help to support a safe work environment by following safety practices within the center and immediately reporting any concerns/issues to the Safety Risk Management Administrative.

• Prefer a master’s degree in Nursing, but must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Nursing and has supervision by a master’s degree in nursing.
• Requires Two (2) years of experience in a psychiatric clinical working environment with children and adolescents, nursing management and/or supervision experience.
• Considerable knowledge of children/adolescent growth and development and an understanding of the range of treatment provided by the center and the ability to teach the same.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office especially Excel.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Displays excellent service excellence to everyone.
• Knowledgeable and/or experience with Joint Commission Standards related to behavioral health standards is preferred.

• Current and active Registered Nurse License in the State of Arkansas or eligible compact license
• Current CPR Certification
• Able to receive CPI certification within the first 30 days of employment

• Work hours are generally Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and rotate on a weekly Administrator on Call schedule.
• May work weekends and evenings to provide continuity of nursing care, communication or assist in crisis situations.
• Must be able to flex schedule to meet Milieu's needs.

• Service excellence and a fulfilling work environment
• 401(k) plan and company match
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Supplemental Insurance Plans Available

Perimeter Healthcare is one of the leading behavioral health care providers in the country for children, adolescents, adults, and senior adults. We deliver hope to our patients through the delivery of comprehensive and dedicated treatment programs. Our focus and commitment on service excellence is available across several states and in different care settings. Our team ensures our patients receive the required care that they or their loved one needs. We offer several programs for our patients including inpatient acute treatment and residential treatment. We are seeking staff who exhibit daily the following values: C- Compassion A- Accountability R – Respect and E- Empowerment. EEO We are committed to providing an environment of diversity and inclusion where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and fellow employees. Perimeter Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer regarding all recruitment, training, and selection process within the company regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, and gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.