Behavioral Health RN - Night Shift (Make a Difference)

LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health in New Orleans seeks a compassionate behavioral health nurse to lead patient care during night shifts. You will coordinate care, support a multidisciplinary team, and advocate for patient safety and quality outcomes.

You will engage patients and families, provide education, and uphold Joint Commission standards while delivering healing, humane care across the unit. This role offers opportunities to grow within a renowned academic health system.

Qualifications

• Current nursing license to practice in Louisiana.
• Enrollment in a BSN program within the first year of hire and completion within 3 years.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
• Current CPI (level 1).
• Current PALs certification (CHNOLA only).

Responsibilities

• Take the lead: prioritizing, coordinating, and delegating all care touchpoints for your patients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to ensure appropriate direct patient care.
• Maintain and advocate a safe environment for everyone.
• Monitor and engage with your patients, families, and appropriate care team members concerning significant events, patient condition changes, or patient questions and concerns.
• Prevent and treat wounds.
• Monitor and execute Joint Commission infection control and environment of care requirements.
• Ensure continuity of care, efficient throughput, consistent communications, and an exceptional experience for every patient.
• Advise and consult with supervisor when unable to complete assignments or perform tasks promptly, effectively, or safely.
• Initiate patient and family education using appropriate resources and continuum of care services.
• Contribute to the team by assisting others without being asked.

Skills

Care coordination

Wound care

Patient education

Team collaboration

Safety advocacy

Education

Louisiana nursing license

BSN in progress or enrollment within 1 year

BLS (American Heart Association)

CPI (Level 1)

PALs certification (CHNOLA only)

Job description

LCMC Health in New Orleans seeks a compassionate behavioral health nurse to lead patient care during night shifts. You will coordinate care, support a multidisciplinary team, and advocate for patient safety and quality outcomes.

You will engage patients and families, provide education, and uphold Joint Commission standards while delivering healing, humane care across the unit. This role offers opportunities to grow within a renowned academic health system.