Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

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

Job summary

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Bunkie in Louisiana is expanding services in the Bunkie area and seeking a dedicated RN to lead day-to-day patient care on the unit.

The position supervises nursing staff, serves as Charge nurse during shifts, and collaborates with the DON to ensure quality care and compliance with policies.

Applicants should have an Associate or Bachelor's degree in Nursing, an active RN license, and at least one year of mental health experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or bachelor’s degree in nursing required.
• RN license through the state board of nursing.
• One year minimum experience in mental health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day coordination of patient care on the unit.
• Provide direct patient care within RN scope of practice.
• Act as Charge nurse and oversee ancillary staff during shifts.
• Communicate with the DON on nursing care issues.
• Participate in performance improvement through chart monitoring.
• Facilitate admissions in coordination with Service Development.
• Collaborate with the treatment team on patient goals, interventions, and assessments.
• Participate in the facility leadership team.

Skills

Nurse leadership

Charge nurse

Care coordination

Communication

Education

Associate or Bachelor's 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