Behavioral Health Nurse - Part-Time Night Shift

Ventura Services Florida; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 55,104,000 - 68,880,000; Part time

Job summary

Seaside Health System in Baton Rouge is seeking a Part Time-Night Shift Behavioral Health RN for our inpatient hospital to provide compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric nursing care in alignment with physician orders and nursing standards.

Successful candidates will perform assessments, develop care plans, administer medications, monitor patients, document in the EMR, respond to emergencies, collaborate with the care team, and educate patients and families.

Qualifications

• Louisiana RN license required.
• Psych/Mental health experience preferred but not required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work night shifts and PRN scheduling.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, individualized patient care per orders and nursing standards.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments.
• Develop and update care plans based on patient needs.
• Administer medications and monitor effects.
• Document accurately in EMR.
• Respond to emergencies and initiate life-saving measures.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team.
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses and discharge plans.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment and infection control.
• Uphold HIPAA and hospital policies.
• Supervise LPNs and support staff as needed.
• Maintain licensure and required certifications.

Skills

Active listening

Empathy

Communication

Emotional intelligence

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Patient confidentiality

Education

Louisiana RN license

Tools

EMR

CPR certification

Job description

Seaside Health System in Baton Rouge is seeking a Part Time-Night Shift Behavioral Health RN for our inpatient hospital to provide compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric nursing care in alignment with physician orders and nursing standards.

Successful candidates will perform assessments, develop care plans, administer medications, monitor patients, document in the EMR, respond to emergencies, collaborate with the care team, and educate patients and families.