Night-Shift ER Behavioral Health RN - Compassionate Care

100 LCMC Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness resources for nurses

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

LCMC Health's University Medical Center seeks a behavioral health nurse for night shift per diem roles, delivering compassionate care to patients with psychiatric conditions in an inpatient setting. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, high-quality care and patient education.

Required Louisiana nursing licensure and BLS/HCP; psychiatric-mental health certification preferred. Per diem roles offer flexibility with a strong commitment to patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Valid Louisiana license or temporary permit to practice professional nursing.
• American Heart Association BLS-HCP and CPI.
• Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Certification, preferred.
• BSN preferred.
• Experience in an inpatient mental health facility or acute care hospital, preferred.
• A minimum of 1-year professional nursing experience is required for per diem, Flex-PRN positions.

Responsibilities

• Take the lead: prioritizing, coordinating, and delegating all care touchpoints for your patients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to ensure appropriate direct patient care.
• Maintain and advocate a safe environment for everyone.
• Monitor and engage with patients, families, and care team members concerning events or questions.
• Initiate patient and family education using appropriate resources and continuum of care services.

Skills

Nursing

Patient care

Teamwork

Patient education

Education

Louisiana nursing license

BSN preferred

Job description

LCMC Health's University Medical Center seeks a behavioral health nurse for night shift per diem roles, delivering compassionate care to patients with psychiatric conditions in an inpatient setting. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, high-quality care and patient education.

Required Louisiana nursing licensure and BLS/HCP; psychiatric-mental health certification preferred. Per diem roles offer flexibility with a strong commitment to patient-centered care.