Night Shift Psychiatric RN — $5K Sign-On Bonus

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Harahan (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

River Oaks Hospital in the New Orleans area is seeking a dedicated Psychiatric Nurse (RN) to join our night shift team, delivering compassionate mental health care in a dynamic hospital setting.

The ideal candidate will have an active Louisiana RN license, psychiatric experience, and be comfortable with crisis intervention, medication administration, and collaborative care with interdisciplinary teams. Sign-on bonus available.

Qualifications

• Valid RN license with current Louisiana certification.
• Must have prior experience in psychiatric/behavioral health settings.
• ER nursing experience is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of mental health assessment, medication administration and crisis intervention.
• Experience with developmental disabilities or memory care is advantageous.
• Ability to manage acute pain and emergency responses effectively.
• Excellent communication and compassionate patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive psychiatric nursing care including crisis intervention and stabilization.
• Perform thorough patient assessments: vital signs, mental status and risk evaluations.
• Administer medications accurately and monitor for adverse effects.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to implement individualized treatment plans.
• Maintain HIPAA-compliant medical documentation.
• Educate patients and families about conditions, options and coping strategies.
• Respond to emergencies using de-escalation and crisis management protocols.

Skills

Psychiatric nursing experience

Crisis intervention

Medication administration

Interdisciplinary collaboration

HIPAA compliance knowledge

Education

RN license - Louisiana

Job description

River Oaks Hospital in the New Orleans area is seeking a dedicated Psychiatric Nurse (RN) to join our night shift team, delivering compassionate mental health care in a dynamic hospital setting.

The ideal candidate will have an active Louisiana RN license, psychiatric experience, and be comfortable with crisis intervention, medication administration, and collaborative care with interdisciplinary teams. Sign-on bonus available.