Director of Nurses

Freedom Behavioral; Bunkie (LA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Bunkie is seeking a Director of Nursing to oversee all psychiatric nursing services for adult male patients. The role involves supervising RNs, LPNs, and mental health workers, and ensuring treatment plans, medication teaching, and milieu management are delivered with high quality and safety. Strong regulatory knowledge is essential.

Education includes an Associate or Bachelor’s in Nursing with MSN oversight; Masters preferred. Louisiana RN licensure is required.

Qualifications

• Must have strong leadership in clinical settings.
• In-depth knowledge of psychiatric nursing regulations.
• Experience supervising nursing and mental health staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee psychiatric nursing services and supervise RNs, LPNs, and staff.
• Develop and evaluate individualized psychiatric care plans.
• Provide medication teaching and milieu management.
• Lead staff training and ongoing education programs.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and documentation standards.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Psychiatric nursing

Staff development

Education

Nursing degree (AD/BSc)

MSN

Masters preferred

Job description

Freedom Behavioral is dedicated to providing high-quality care to adult male patients with psychiatric needs in a supportive and therapeutic environment. Our facility is committed to compliance with regulatory standards, including those established by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and we are actively seeking a Director of Nursing to oversee all aspects of psychiatric nursing services.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversight of Psychiatric Nursing Services: The Director of Nursing will supervise registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and mental health workers to provide nursing care necessary under each patient’s active treatment program.
• Nursing Care Management: Ensure the development, implementation, and evaluation of individualized psychiatric nursing care plans, including medication teaching and management of the therapeutic milieu.
• Supervision and Staff Development: Provide leadership and training for all nursing and mental health staff, ensuring they meet the ongoing training requirements of the facility. This includes orientation programs for new employees and ongoing continuing education programs for licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and mental health workers.
• Regulatory Compliance: Maintain compliance with all relevant federal, state, and local regulations, ensuring that all psychiatric nursing services meet standards for care and documentation.
• Leadership and Consultation: Provide leadership and guidance to the psychiatric nursing team, acting as a resource for administrative, nursing, and direct care staff.

Education

Associate Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing with MSN oversight. Masters Prepared strongly preferred.

License

Current RN License in good standing with the State of Louisiana

Skills

Strong leadership skills, clinical expertise in psychiatric nursing, and a deep understanding of regulatory compliance related to psychiatric nursing services.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to lead and shape the future of a growing psychiatric facility.
• Supportive leadership team with a focus on employee development and career growth.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Chance to make a significant impact on the lives of patients and staff within a dynamic healthcare setting.

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Bunkie provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.