Inpatient Behavioral Health RN — Day Shift (Part-Time)

Ventura Services Florida; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

Seaside Health System in Baton Rouge is seeking a Part Time DAY Shift Behavioral Health RN for our inpatient hospital. You will deliver direct care, perform assessments, and develop care plans while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes patient safety, documentation, and family education. Louisiana RN licensure is required; prior psych health experience is preferred. This is a day shift, on-site position with flexible scheduling needs.

Qualifications

• Louisiana State RN license required.
• Active listening and empathy for patients.
• Strong communication, both written and verbal.
• Emotional intelligence and stress management.
• Critical thinking to implement interventions.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care per physician orders and nursing standards.
• Assess patients physically, psychosocially, and behaviorally.
• Develop and update nursing care plans based on patient needs.
• Administer medications safely and monitor responses.
• Document changes in patient condition in EMR.
• Participate in patient safety and quality initiatives.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team.
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, meds, and discharge.
• Maintain infection control and safety standards.

Skills

Active listening

Empathy

Emotional intelligence

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Education

Louisiana RN license

Job description

Seaside Health System in Baton Rouge is seeking a Part Time DAY Shift Behavioral Health RN for our inpatient hospital. You will deliver direct care, perform assessments, and develop care plans while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes patient safety, documentation, and family education. Louisiana RN licensure is required; prior psych health experience is preferred. This is a day shift, on-site position with flexible scheduling needs.