PRN - Registered Nurse (RN)

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Ferriday; Ferriday (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Ferriday in Louisiana is seeking a Registered Nurse on a full-time basis to lead day-to-day patient care activities, ensuring nursing standards comply with TJC, CMS, and state regulations. You will oversee direct patient care and guide the care team in a fast-paced behavioral health setting.

The role includes serving as Charge Nurse when assigned, coordinating with medical staff, documenting promptly, maintaining infection control, and supporting performance

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (RN).
• Louisiana RN license in good standing.
• Minimum 1 year of mental health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care within RN scope.
• Act as Charge Nurse when assigned, supervising staff.
• Ensure quality and compliance in nursing care delivery.
• Communicate with medical staff and Director of Nursing about patient care.
• Perform patient assessments and document timely in the medical record.
• Adhere to infection control guidelines and health protocols.
• Participate in performance improvement and chart monitoring.
• Facilitate admissions with Service Development.
• Collaborate with treatment team on patient goals and interventions.

Skills

Clinical Nursing

Leadership

Communication

Infection control

Team Coordination

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Job Description

Freedom Behavioral is now providing services and looking forRegistered Nursesto join our growing team!

As part of our team, you will contribute to the success of a vital program that focuses on improving the lives of those we serve. We prioritize patient care by driving processes to ensure quality, compliance, and safety. With an energetic leadership team committed to implementing exciting changes, we are looking for compassionate and dedicated RNs to support our patients.

Position Details:

• Shift Availability: PRN - DAY SHIFT (7 AM - 7 PM) - NIGHT SHIFT (7 PM - 7 am)
• Status: Full Time

Position Summary:

As a Registered Nurse,you will assume leadership responsibility for the day-to-day coordination of patient care activities, while maintaining professional nursing standards in accordance with TJC, CMS, and state regulations. Your primary duties will include:

• Providing direct patient care within the scope of your RN nursing license.
• Acting as Charge Nurse as assigned, providing oversight to ancillary staff.
• Ensuring quality and compliance in nursing care delivery.
• Communicating effectively with medical staff and the Director of Nursing regarding patient care issues.
• Performing patient assessments and ensuring timely, accurate documentation in the medical record.
• Adhering to infection control guidelines and employee health protocols.
• Participating in performance improvement initiatives and completing assigned chart monitoring.
• Facilitating admissions in coordination with the Service Development Department.
• Collaborating with the treatment team on patient goals, interventions, and assessments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education: Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
• License: RN License through the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.
• Experience: Minimum one year of experience in mental health, with experience in caring for dual diagnosis patients preferred.

Why Join Freedom Behavioral?

• Join a leadership team with a strong commitment to patient care and employee development.

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Ferriday provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.