Flexible RN — Psychiatric Mental Health Care

Baton Rouge General Medical Center; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development

Generous PTO

Fit! program

Job summary

Baton Rouge General Medical Center is seeking a dedicated RN for our psychiatric care team. This role emphasizes clinical judgment, compassionate care, and collaboration with physicians and support staff to coordinate patient care across assessments, planning, and discharge planning.

Graduate of an accredited nursing program with current Louisiana RN licensure is required; Psychiatric-Mental Health and Addiction certifications are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current Louisiana RN licensure required.
• Psychiatric-Mental Health Certification encouraged/preferred.
• Addiction Certification encouraged/preferred.
• Familiarity with HIPAA and safety regulations and practices.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care processes including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation in collaboration with patients, families, physicians, and support services.
• Collect and prioritize patient health data through comprehensive physical and psychosocial assessments.
• Identify nursing diagnoses and determine patient-centered outcomes.
• Develop individualized interdisciplinary plans of care using current nursing standards.
• Implement nursing interventions, administer treatments and medications, and coordinate care with support services.
• Provide education to patients and families and plan for discharge.
• Evaluate patient progress and revise plans of care accordingly.
• Document all assessments, interventions, and evaluations thoroughly.
• Conduct groups and maintain a safe therapeutic environment.
• Attend staffings to update treatment plans.
• Respond appropriately to emergency seclusion and restraint situations in compliance with regulations.

Skills

RN

Psychiatric experience

Communication skills

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Louisiana RN licensure

Job description

Baton Rouge General Medical Center is seeking a dedicated RN for our psychiatric care team. This role emphasizes clinical judgment, compassionate care, and collaboration with physicians and support staff to coordinate patient care across assessments, planning, and discharge planning.

Graduate of an accredited nursing program with current Louisiana RN licensure is required; Psychiatric-Mental Health and Addiction certifications are encouraged.