Psychiatric Nursing Director & Nurse Manager

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Ville Platte; Ville Platte (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Freedom Behavioral of Ville Platte is seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) / Nurse Manager for its 12-bed inpatient senior adult unit (DPU) in Ville Platte, LA. You will oversee direct care nursing staff, ensure safe staffing, and participate in regulatory compliance and quality initiatives.

Requirements include an RN with at least 5 years of nursing experience, 3 years in psychiatric/mental health nursing management, and Louisiana RN licensure; MSN oversight is preferred.

Qualifications

• RN with at least 5 years of nursing experience including 3+ years in psychiatric/mental health care.
• Louisiana RN license is required.
• MSN oversight preferred for this leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing leadership and supervision to direct care staff.
• Ensure safe staffing levels and adherence to care protocols.
• Assist with clinical decision making and staff support as needed.
• Participate in QAPI activities, data tracking, and performance monitoring.
• Develop nursing schedules and coordinate admissions with Intake and Service Development.
• Collaborate with Human Resources on hiring/termination in the nursing department.
• Complete periodic performance evaluations for nursing staff as scheduled.
• Serve on Utilization and Treatment Team and communicate patient goals and interventions.
• Support survey readiness and regulatory compliance across the unit.
• Contribute to policy, procedure, and form development for nursing services.

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) with MSN oversight

Job description

Freedom Behavioral of Ville Platte is seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) / Nurse Manager for its 12-bed inpatient senior adult unit (DPU) in Ville Platte, LA. You will oversee direct care nursing staff, ensure safe staffing, and participate in regulatory compliance and quality initiatives.

Requirements include an RN with at least 5 years of nursing experience, 3 years in psychiatric/mental health nursing management, and Louisiana RN licensure; MSN oversight is preferred.