Night Shift Behavioral Health RN - Inpatient Psychiatry

Universal Health Services; Abbeville (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizon Health at Abbeville General Hospital in Abbeville, LA, is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the 16-bed inpatient psychiatric unit serving ages 18+. This full-time night shift (6PM–6AM) role offers stable hours on a behavioral health team.

The RN will perform comprehensive nursing care, including admissions assessments, medication administration, care planning and 1:1/group therapies, while coordinating with a multidisciplinary team to provide compassionate, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.
• Active and unrestricted RN license required.
• 1-3 years of nursing experience required.
• CPR, BLS, and ACLS certifications required.
• Crisis prevention experience.

Responsibilities

• Complete initial nursing assessment within 24 hours of admission and reassess during stay.
• Complete individualized treatment plans for each patient.
• Plan, implement and coordinate nursing care activities for patients.
• Conduct therapies in accordance with patient’s diagnosis and needs.
• Perform treatment interventions following physician orders such as medication administration.
• Medication reconciliation and safety checks.
• Follow voluntary and involuntary procedure/process.
• Interpret the nursing and treatment needs of the patient to nonclinical staff.
• Establish a compassionate environment by providing emotional and psychological support to patients, families and friends.

Skills

Crisis prevention

Patient care

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

Horizon Health at Abbeville General Hospital in Abbeville, LA, is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the 16-bed inpatient psychiatric unit serving ages 18+. This full-time night shift (6PM–6AM) role offers stable hours on a behavioral health team.

The RN will perform comprehensive nursing care, including admissions assessments, medication administration, care planning and 1:1/group therapies, while coordinating with a multidisciplinary team to provide compassionate, patient-centered care.