Psychiatric RN — Flexible FT Nights, Growth & Benefits

Longleaf Hospital; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Longleaf Hospital in Louisiana is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse for behavioral health to work day and night shifts. You will provide and coordinate care, educate patients and families, and develop nursing care plans within state regulations and facility policies.

The role requires an accredited nursing degree, a current RN license, and at least one year of nursing experience (psychiatric/behavioral experience a plus).

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• Must possess a current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by the state of employment or be eligible to practice nursing in accordance with state requirements.
• One year of nursing experience; previous psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance use nursing experience a plus.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate care by assessing patients’ physical and behavioral health needs.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans.
• Maintain medical records and educate patients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions.
• Provide nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice as defined within the state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Ensure physicians’ orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure.
• Ensure patients’ status is assessed on an ongoing basis and pertinent information is gathered and documented.
• Notify physicians of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergency, change in medical status regarding response to medications, and related challenges.
• Ensure that initial nursing treatment plans are completed upon admission and that all nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs.
• Demonstrate knowledge and utilization of universal precautions in providing direct patient care.
• Accurately administer medications per ordered note.
• Document accurate count of controlled substance medication administration on required documents.
• Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently and accurately as directed.
• Exhibit therapeutic rapport with patients by maintaining professional boundaries, respecting personal space, giving patients direct attention, and maintaining rational detachment.
• Provide direction or coordinate the activities of the unit as directed.
• Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, co-workers, and others involved inpatient treatment.

Skills

Empathy and Compassion

Communication skills

Continuous learning

Advocacy

Patience and resilience

Education

RN license

Accredited School of Nursing graduate

Job description

Longleaf Hospital in Louisiana is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse for behavioral health to work day and night shifts. You will provide and coordinate care, educate patients and families, and develop nursing care plans within state regulations and facility policies.

The role requires an accredited nursing degree, a current RN license, and at least one year of nursing experience (psychiatric/behavioral experience a plus).