Night Behavioral Health RN (PRN) - Lead with Compassion

LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health in New Orleans is seeking a behavioral health nurse to lead patient care for individuals with depression, bipolar disorder, and social phobias. You’ll coordinate, prioritize, and delegate care touchpoints, while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

You will maintain a safe environment, monitor patient and family questions, provide education, and advocate for seamless, high-quality care across the continuum. Nights shift in the United States.

Qualifications

• Nursing license valid in Louisiana.
• BSN degree required and enrollment in BSN program with timeline.
• AHA BLS certificate current.
• CPI level 1 current.
• PALS certification (CHNOLA only).
• 1 year minimum experience; 2 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize, coordinate, and delegate all care touchpoints for patients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to ensure direct patient care.
• Maintain and advocate a safe environment for everyone.
• Monitor and engage with patients, families, and care team on events or questions.
• Prevent and treat wounds.
• Monitor Joint Commission infection control and environment of care requirements.
• Ensure continuity of care, efficient throughput, and exceptional patient experience.
• Advise supervisor when unable to complete assignments or perform tasks safely.
• Initiate patient and family education using appropriate resources and continuum of care services.
• Contribute to the team by assisting others without being asked.

Education

BSN degree

Louisiana nursing license

BLS certification (AHA)

CPI level 1

PALS certification (CHNOLA only)

1 year clinical experience

2 years in related clinical area (preferred)

Job description

LCMC Health in New Orleans is seeking a behavioral health nurse to lead patient care for individuals with depression, bipolar disorder, and social phobias. You’ll coordinate, prioritize, and delegate care touchpoints, while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

You will maintain a safe environment, monitor patient and family questions, provide education, and advocate for seamless, high-quality care across the continuum. Nights shift in the United States.