Lead Psychiatric RN - Inpatient Care Leader

Oceans Healthcare; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Oceans Behavioral Hospital Hammond, part of Oceans Healthcare, seeks a Registered Nurse to lead milieu management and direct patient care for psychiatric patients. The RN assesses, plans, and implements individualized care, ensuring safe medication delivery and compliance with licensure and de-escalation training.

Expect 12-hour shifts with inpatient settings; strong communication and clinical judgment are essential to coordinate care from admission to discharge and to support patient wellness.

Qualifications

• Current, valid RN license in the state you are employed at Oceans Healthcare hospital; compact licenses accepted.
• Minimum of an Associate Degree in Nursing.
• CPR certification and Oceans-approved behavioral health de-escalation program required.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process: assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation to develop individualized plans of care.
• Identify risk levels and discharge planning; initiate interventions to attain outcomes; monitor patient progress from admission to discharge.

Skills

RN license (state)

CPR certification

Inpatient hospital experience

Communication skills

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Job description

Oceans Behavioral Hospital Hammond, part of Oceans Healthcare, seeks a Registered Nurse to lead milieu management and direct patient care for psychiatric patients. The RN assesses, plans, and implements individualized care, ensuring safe medication delivery and compliance with licensure and de-escalation training.

Expect 12-hour shifts with inpatient settings; strong communication and clinical judgment are essential to coordinate care from admission to discharge and to support patient wellness.