Director of Psychiatric Nursing

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 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.