Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Freedom Behavioral; Bunkie (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Freedom Behavioral in Louisiana is seeking a full-time Charge Nurse to lead day-to-day patient care on the unit, maintain nursing practice standards, and supervise nursing staff during shifts. You will collaborate with medical staff, complete admissions, document care and assessments, and ensure compliance with policy and infection control guidelines.

The role requires an RN license in good standing and an associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing, with at least one year of mental health

Qualifications

• RN license in good standing with state board.
• Associates or Bachelors in Nursing required.
• 1+ year of mental health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day patient care on the unit.
• Provide direct patient care within nursing scope.
• Oversee nursing staff during assigned shifts.
• Document admissions, assessments and care timely.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Communication

Clinical oversight

Education

Associate or Bachelor in Nursing

Job description

FREEDOM BEHAVIORAL IS NOW PROVIDING SERVICES IN BUNKIE, LA

We are excited to extend services in this area to those in need! The Freedom Team puts patient care first by driving processes to ensure quality and compliance. We have an energetic, motivated leadership team implementing exciting new changes. Our team strives to nurture and elevate the talents of all employees. If you want to be a part of a growing team impacting the lives of others, we are looking forward to adding members to our team.

WE ARE HIRING FULL TIME

Position Summary

Assumes leadership responsibility for day-to-day coordination of patient care activities for the unit while maintaining standards of professional nursing practice in accord with TJC, federal and state regulations. Provides direct patient care within the scope of the RN nursing license. Assumes the role of Charge nurse as assigned providing oversight to ancillary staff during their scheduled shift. Provides direct oversight to the nursing staff as indicated in the absence of the Director of Nursing and communicates with the DON on relevant nursing care issues. Participates in the performance Improvement through completion of assigned chart monitoring. Coordinates the performance of nursing care to patients within the scope of practice and in compliance with policies, procedures, and standards. Communicates with the medical staff on identified patient issues. Performs patient care assessments timely and accurately. Addresses patient care needs in a timely manner. Documents findings into the medical record accurately and timely. Completes all admission paperwork. Ensures all admission and daily documentation is completed thoroughly and signed and dated according to protocol. Adheres to Human Resource policies regarding code of conduct and attendance. Follows Infection Control and Employee Health Guidelines to ensure safety of patients and staff. Actively works with the Service Development Department to facilitate admissions into the facility in a timely manner. Maintains knowledge of admission criteria and accurately documents admission criteria for new admissions. Functions as a member of the treatment team and communicates identified patient goals, interventions, and assessments. Participates as a member of the leadership team within the facility.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, And/Or Experience Required

Education: Associate Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing minimum

License: RN License through the state board of nursing

Experience: One-year minimum experience in Mental Health Preferred