Nursing Director: Behavioral Health & Patient Care

Freedom Behavioral; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work environment

Excellent staff to patient ratio

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan

Generous Paid Time Off

401(K) with company match

Job summary

Freedom Behavioral Lake Charles is looking for an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to support the nursing department and ensure compassionate, high-quality care for patients. The role includes staff scheduling, compliance maintenance, and fostering communication within interdisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in psychiatric nursing, management experience, and is a compassionate leader dedicated to team development. Benefits include competitive compensation and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a Registered Nurse with 3+ years in psychiatric nursing.
• RN License through Louisiana state board of nursing.
• 3 years of management experience in mental health nursing.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations of the nursing department.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality patient care.
• Maintain compliance with healthcare regulations.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication abilities

Organizational skills

Education

Registered Nurse for at least 5 years

MSN oversight

Job description

Freedom Behavioral Lake Charles is looking for an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to support the nursing department and ensure compassionate, high-quality care for patients. The role includes staff scheduling, compliance maintenance, and fostering communication within interdisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in psychiatric nursing, management experience, and is a compassionate leader dedicated to team development. Benefits include competitive compensation and generous paid time off.