PRN - Registered Nurse (RN)

Freedom Behavioral; Ferriday (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Freedom Behavioral in Ferriday, Louisiana, seeks dedicated Registered Nurses to enhance our patient care team. The role involves leadership in patient care coordination while ensuring compliance with nursing standards and regulations.

Your responsibilities include providing direct patient care, assessing needs, and documenting accurately. We're looking for compassionate RNs committed to improving lives, ideally with experience in mental health. Join us in making a difference!

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license through the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.
• Minimum one year of experience in mental health care.
• Experience in caring for dual diagnosis patients preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care within RN nursing license scope.
• Act as Charge Nurse as assigned and oversee ancillary staff.
• Ensure quality and compliance in nursing care delivery.
• Communicate effectively with medical staff regarding patient care.
• Perform patient assessments and document in medical record.
• Adhere to infection control guidelines.

Skills

Compassionate care

Patient assessment

Infection control

Leadership

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Registered Nurse License

Job description

We are looking for Registered Nurses to join our growing team! You will contribute to the success of a vital program focused on improving the lives of those we serve. We prioritize patient care by driving processes to ensure quality, compliance, and safety. 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.

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.