Night Shift Behavioral Health RN — Part-Time

Universal Health Services; Abbeville (LA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

401(k) with company match

Disability (long and short-term)

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Career development opportunities

Tuition Assistance

Stock plan discount

Job summary

Horizon Health Behavioral Health Services seeks a Registered Nurse to join Abbeville General Hospital in Abbeville, LA, for a 16-bed inpatient psychiatric unit (ages 18+). This RN performs comprehensive care, assessments, medication administration and therapeutic activities, collaborating with the treatment team to ensure quality patient care.

The role emphasizes initial assessments within 24 hours, individualized plans, and coordination of nursing care, with a focus on dignity, empathy, and

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 with 24 hours of admission per facility policy; reassess routinely throughout patient’s 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 intervention following physician orders such as medication administration and medical treatment orders.
• Medication reconciliation.
• Follow voluntary and involuntary procedure/process.
• Interpret the nursing and treatment needs of the patient to nonclinical staff assigned to the patient.
• Insure patient dignity and respect patient values; provide emotional and psychological support to patients, families and friends.

Skills

Patient care

Crisis prevention

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

Horizon Health Behavioral Health Services seeks a Registered Nurse to join Abbeville General Hospital in Abbeville, LA, for a 16-bed inpatient psychiatric unit (ages 18+). This RN performs comprehensive care, assessments, medication administration and therapeutic activities, collaborating with the treatment team to ensure quality patient care.

The role emphasizes initial assessments within 24 hours, individualized plans, and coordination of nursing care, with a focus on dignity, empathy, and