Registered Nurse

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Supplemental Insurance Options

401(k) with Company Match

PRN 401(k) with Company Match

Job summary

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Leesville is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to lead day-to-day patient care within the Nursing department. The RN will provide direct care, supervise LPNs, MHTs, CNAs, and Medication Technicians, and serve as Charge Nurse as assigned.

The role requires strong communication, organizational skills, and a solid understanding of DSM-5 criteria and psychiatric conditions.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing is required.
• Current RN license in the state of practice.
• One year RN experience preferred.
• Effective communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with computers and general PC applications.
• Basic understanding of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria.
• Knowledge of medical and psychiatric diagnoses.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day coordination of patient care on the unit.
• Provide direct patient care within the RN scope of practice.
• Act as Charge Nurse when assigned; oversee staff in absence of DON.
• Document findings promptly and accurately in the medical record.
• Participate in Performance Improvement activities and chart reviews.
• Communicate with medical staff about patient issues.
• Complete admissions paperwork and daily documentation per policy.
• Adhere to infection control and HR policies.

Skills

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Read/write

Follow instructions

PC literacy

DSM-5 basics

Medical/psychiatric knowledge

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

RN license

Job description

Make a difference where it counts! At our 22-bed Behavioral Health Hospital, every role plays a vital part in changing lives, strengthening our community, and delivering care that truly matters. Come be part of an amazing team where your impact is seen and felt every single day!

Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Information

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN)

Department: Nursing

Reports To: Director of Nursing

Supervises: LPN/LVN, MHTs, CNAs, and Medication Technicians

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

LOF Support: LOF 4

Skill Checkoff Appraisals: See attached.

Mentoring Checklist Form: Licensed.

Position Summary: Assumes leadership responsibility for the day-to-day coordination of patient care activities for the unit while maintaining standards of professional nursing practice in accordance with The Joint Commission (TJC), federal regulations, and state regulations. Provides direct patient care within the scope of the Registered Nurse (RN) license. Assumes the role of Charge Nurse as assigned, providing oversight to ancillary staff during scheduled shifts. Provides direct oversight to nursing staff in the absence of the Director of Nursing and communicates with the Director of Nursing regarding relevant patient care issues. Participates in Performance Improvement activities through completion of assigned chart monitoring. Coordinates nursing care for patients within the scope of practice and in compliance with facility policies, procedures, and standards. Communicates with medical staff regarding identified patient issues. Performs patient care assessments accurately and in a timely manner. Addresses patient care needs promptly and documents findings thoroughly in the medical record. Completes all admission paperwork and ensures all admission and daily documentation is complete, signed, and dated according to facility protocol. Adheres to Human Resources policies regarding attendance and professional conduct. Follows Infection Control and Employee Health guidelines to ensure the safety of patients and staff. Actively collaborates with the Service Development Department to facilitate timely admissions. Maintains knowledge of admission criteria and accurately documents admission justification for new admissions. Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and communicates identified patient goals, interventions, and assessments.

Working Conditions: Work environment characteristics are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee may occasionally be exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level may range from moderate to high. The environment may include cleaning chemicals, dust, mist, and steam generated during housekeeping activities. This is a smoke-free workplace. Work requires spending approximately 75% or more of the time indoors in a building that provides protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Employees must provide documentation of a tuberculosis (TB) test during new-hire orientation and annually thereafter.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand for extended periods, up to 60–80% of a work shift.
• Must be able to sit for extended periods, up to 4 hours at a time.
• Walking and standing are regularly required to perform job duties.
• Lifting and carrying may exceed 10 pounds.

Additional Work Environment Characteristics May Include

• Repetitive tasks and motions
• Hearing alarms, telephones, and normal speaking voices
• Working in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions
• Exposure to stress associated with caring for psychiatric patients experiencing acute or crisis situations

Physical Activities Required

Activity

Description

Reaching

Extending hands and arms in any direction

Handling

Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with the hands

Fingering

Picking, pinching, and working primarily with the fingers

Feeling

Perceiving size, shape, temperature, and texture through touch

Talking

Expressing or exchanging ideas through spoken communication

Hearing

Perceiving sounds and spoken communication

Seeing

Visual acuity (near and far), depth perception, field of vision, accommodation, and color vision

Exposure Category: Category II (Tasks involve potential exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissues.)

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, And Experience

Education

Minimum Associate Degree in Nursing required.

License

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.

Experience

• One (1) year of RN experience preferred.
• Previous healthcare experience preferred.

Additional Requirements

• Effective verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions
• Ability to follow verbal instructions
• Proficient computer skills, including PC applications
• Basic understanding of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria
• Basic understanding of medical and psychiatric diagnoses and conditions

Required Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

• Valid Photo Identification
• Social Security Card and/or Driver's License
• Primary Source Verification of Education
• Copy of Clinical License (if applicable)
• Current CPR Certification
• Behavioral Management Training

Benefits

Full-Time Employees

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance Options
• 401(k) with Company Match

PRN Employees

• 401(k) with Company Match

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Leesville 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.