Psychiatric Nursing Director — Lead & Elevate Care

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Bunkie; Bunkie (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Bunkie in Louisiana is seeking a Director of Nursing to oversee all aspects of psychiatric nursing services. The role requires leading diverse nursing teams, ensuring high-quality patient care within an active treatment program, and maintaining regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will hold an RN license in good standing with Louisiana, possess an Associate or Bachelor’s in Nursing with MSN oversight, and have strong leadership and clinical expertise in

Qualifications

• RN license in Louisiana and MSN oversight.
• Master's degree preferred for leadership in psychiatric nursing.
• Strong leadership and regulatory knowledge in psychiatric settings.
• Experience supervising RNs, LPNs and mental health staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee psychiatric nursing services and supervise nursing staff.
• Develop and evaluate individualized psychiatric nursing care plans.
• Provide staff development and training for RNs, LPNs, and mental health workers.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with federal, state, and local standards.
• Lead and guide the nursing and direct care teams.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Nursing leadership

Education

RN licensure; MSN oversight; Master's preferred

Job description

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Bunkie in Louisiana is seeking a Director of Nursing to oversee all aspects of psychiatric nursing services. The role requires leading diverse nursing teams, ensuring high-quality patient care within an active treatment program, and maintaining regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will hold an RN license in good standing with Louisiana, possess an Associate or Bachelor’s in Nursing with MSN oversight, and have strong leadership and clinical expertise in