Psychiatric RN – Night Shift, $15k FT Bonus

River Place Behavioral Health Hospital; LaPlace (LA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

River Place Behavioral Health in LaPlace, LA is seeking a Registered Nurse for full-time, part-time, and PRN roles. Night shifts are available, with 12-hour shifts and every-other-weekend schedules.

The facility offers a $15k sign-on bonus for FT Nights and rates up to $42 per hour, plus shift differentials. River Place is part of the Ochsner Health system, providing psychiatric care in a supportive setting.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• Must possess a current RN license for the state of employment.
• One year of nursing experience; psychiatric/behavioral experience a plus.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required.
• First aid may be required per state or facility.

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 families.
• Adhere to nursing practice standards and facility policies.
• Transcribe orders accurately and monitor patient status.
• Notify physicians of significant changes in patient status.
• Complete admission and discharge processing accurately.
• Demonstrate therapeutic rapport while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Coordinate unit activities and communicate with the treatment team.

Skills

RN license

CPR

De-escalation

Communication

Education

Accredited nursing program

Job description

River Place Behavioral Health in LaPlace, LA is seeking a Registered Nurse for full-time, part-time, and PRN roles. Night shifts are available, with 12-hour shifts and every-other-weekend schedules.

The facility offers a $15k sign-on bonus for FT Nights and rates up to $42 per hour, plus shift differentials. River Place is part of the Ochsner Health system, providing psychiatric care in a supportive setting.