PSYCHITRIC REGISTERED NURSE

Freedom Behavioral; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan

Generous Paid Time Off

401(K) with company match

Job summary

Freedom Behavioral in Lake Charles is seeking dedicated Registered Nurses (RNs) to join our clinical team. In this role, you will provide compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals experiencing mental health conditions within a supportive environment.

The ideal candidate will have a nursing degree, a license to practice in Louisiana, and preferably one year of RN experience. We offer competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a RN to practice in Louisiana.
• At least one year of RN experience preferred.
• Experience in a healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered care to individuals with mental health conditions.
• Complete patient assessments and implement care plans.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary treatment teams.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication skills

Patient safety techniques

Education

Associate degree in nursing

Job description

COME JOIN OUR NEWLY RENOVATED AND TOP OPARATING TEAM @ Freedom Behavioral Lake Charles is a growing psychiatric hospital dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care to adult and geriatric patients throughout our community. As we continue expanding toward a 46-bed facility, we are excited to grow our team with passionate individuals who are ready to make a difference every day.

At Freedom Behavioral Lake Charles, our employees are our greatest strength. We are proud to offer a supportive, team-oriented environment focused on professional growth, ongoing training, competitive pay, and work-life balance.

If you’re looking for a rewarding career with purpose, growth, and an incredible team, we would love to have you join the Freedom family!

We are currently seeking Registered Nurses (RNs) to join our clinical team with working a 2/3 block schedule and 12-hour shifts.

Position Summary

A Registered Nurse (RN) at Freedom Behavioral Lake Charles plays a critical role in providing compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals experiencing mental and behavioral health conditions. RNs help maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment while supporting patients throughout their treatment and recovery journey.

In this role, RNs complete patient assessments, develop and implement individualized care plans, administer medications and treatments, and closely monitor patient progress and response to care. They observe and document changes in patient condition, respond to crisis situations, and utilize de‑escalation techniques to promote patient safety and emotional stability.

Registered Nurses work collaboratively with physicians, therapists, social workers, and the interdisciplinary treatment team to support treatment goals and continuity of care. They also provide education and support to patients and families regarding treatment plans, medications, and ongoing care needs.

This position is ideal for a dependable and compassionate professional with strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and a passion for making a meaningful impact in behavioral healthcare.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, And/Or Experience Required

• Education: A minimum of an associate degree in nursing.
• License: Licensed as a RN to practice in the state.
• Experience: One year of RN experience is preferred; experience performing duties in a healthcare setting is preferred.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Excellent staff to patient ratio
• Competitive Compensation
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401(K) with company match

Freedom Behavioral Hospital Lake Charles 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.