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University of Arkansas System

BERT Registered Nurse promoting a safe environment and delivering compassionate care for behavioral issues. Providing clinical leadership and support to healthcare staff and patients at UAMS.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeLittle Rock • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Behavioral De-escalation, Clinical Leadership, and Patient-Centered Care while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and organizational policies. Possesses strong communication and conflict management skills to effectively support patients and healthcare staff in complex behavioral situations.

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Registered Nurse LicensureBehavioral De-escalationClinical DocumentationLeadership SkillsMental Health Background

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Hard Skills

Clinical LeadershipBehavioral Health ResourcesPatient AssessmentUse of RestraintsInterdisciplinary CollaborationMedical Record SystemCritical Care ExperienceMed-Surg ExperienceTeaching ExperiencePatient Observation

Soft Skills

Conflict ManagementCustomer ServiceAdvanced CommunicationInterpersonal Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in NursingValid RN Licensure in Arkansas

Industry Keywords

Behavioral Emergency ResponseTherapeutic EnvironmentUAMS Policies and ProceduresArkansas Nurse Practice ActInpatient Psychiatric Populations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Behavioral Emergency Response Team (BERT) Registered Nurse plays a vital role in promoting a safe, therapeutic environment across the UAMS main campus.
This position ensures the delivery of high-quality, compassionate care for patients, family members, and visitors experiencing disruptive or escalated behaviors.
The BERT RN provides clinical leadership through the coordination and oversight of the Behavioral Emergency Response Team, utilizing expert knowledge in de-escalation strategies, behavioral health resources, and organizational policies.
This role supports both patients and healthcare staff by guiding appropriate interventions and fostering a collaborative, patient-centered approach to behavioral care.
Key responsibilities include assessing and evaluating the use of restraints and patient observers to ensure appropriate utilization and compliance with regulatory standards; facilitating interdisciplinary Behavioral Care Huddles to align care strategies; and promoting adherence to UAMS policies and procedures.
The BERT RN practices in accordance with the Arkansas Nurse Practice Act and serves as a subject matter expert and resource for managing complex behavioral situations, contributing to a culture of safety, respect, and clinical excellence.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduate from an accredited Nursing Program with Bachelor’s Degree or higher in nursing or other health related field
Valid RN licensure in state of Arkansas
>5 years in nursing experience
Strong leadership skills, ability to manage conflict in a variety of situations
Strong customer service skills
Advanced communication, leadership and interpersonal skills
Experience in Medical Record System
Experience in Clinical Documentation
Experience in Behavioral De-escalation
Experience in Teaching
Experience in Med-Surg, Critical Care or ED
Mental Health background with inpatient psychiatric populations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
Career Training and Educational Opportunities
Merchant Discounts
Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy