Inpatient Psychiatric RN – Day Shift, Full-Time

Regions Behavioral Health Hospital; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Regions Behavioral Health Hospital in Baton Rouge, LA, seeks a Registered Nurse for a full-time day shift in an inpatient setting. The RN will deliver comprehensive nursing care, monitor patient status, administer medications, and coordinate with physicians to meet physiological and psychological needs.

You will supervise mental health technicians, document care, and ensure safety, quality, and compliance with regulatory requirements, while maintaining compassionate patient interactions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months experience in direct patient care, preferably in psychiatric setting.
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Certified in CPR.
• Certified in crisis/violence intervention.

Responsibilities

• Administers nursing care per physician orders in an inpatient setting.
• Under supervision of the Director of Nursing; supervises MHTs.

Skills

Inpatient care

English communication

CPR certification

Crisis/violence intervention

Basic computer skills

Job description

Regions Behavioral Health Hospital in Baton Rouge, LA, seeks a Registered Nurse for a full-time day shift in an inpatient setting. The RN will deliver comprehensive nursing care, monitor patient status, administer medications, and coordinate with physicians to meet physiological and psychological needs.

You will supervise mental health technicians, document care, and ensure safety, quality, and compliance with regulatory requirements, while maintaining compassionate patient interactions.