Night Shift Registered Nurse – Behavioral Health

Acadia Healthcare; Sunset (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Time off accrual

Tuition reimbursement

Excellent training program

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare is seeking a dedicated RN for a full-time night shift at Acadiana Treatment Center. You will provide professional nursing care in a 42-bed residential behavioral health setting for adolescents, ensuring patient safety and therapeutic support.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, care planning, and collaboration with physicians and families. Requirements include graduation from an accredited nursing program, RN licensure, and CPR/de-escalation/restraint certification with

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• One year of nursing experience; psychiatric/behavioral experience a plus.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate care by assessing patients’ physical and behavioral health needs.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans.
• Maintain medical records and educate patients and their families about health conditions.
• Provide nursing care per nursing standards and facility policies.
• Ensure physicians’ orders are transcribed accurately and status is monitored.
• Notify physicians of significant changes in patient status.
• Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently.
• Maintain therapeutic rapport and professional boundaries with patients.

Skills

RN license

CPR certification

De-escalation training

Restraint certification

First aid certification

Education

RN degree from accredited school

Job description

Acadia Healthcare is seeking a dedicated RN for a full-time night shift at Acadiana Treatment Center. You will provide professional nursing care in a 42-bed residential behavioral health setting for adolescents, ensuring patient safety and therapeutic support.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, care planning, and collaboration with physicians and families. Requirements include graduation from an accredited nursing program, RN licensure, and CPR/de-escalation/restraint certification with