Registered Nurse

Brentwoodbehavioral; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous PTO

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(K) with company match

Student Loan Refinancing Program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Brentwood Hospital in Shreveport, LA seeks a dynamic Registered Nurse to join our psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment team. You will provide safe, nurturing care and collaborate with physicians to ensure accurate orders and thorough nursing assessments.

We offer comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with company match, generous PTO, and career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an Accredited Nursing program.
• Current license to practice nursing in Louisiana or eligibility to renew.

Responsibilities

• Completes nursing assessment thoroughly and timely within guidelines.
• Communicates effectively with physicians and ensures orders are carried out.
• Documents progress on treatment plan and interventions.
• Follows policy, escalating to leadership when needed.
• Intervenes appropriately in crisis situations.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Crisis intervention

Interdisciplinary communication

Education

Accredited Nursing program

Louisiana nursing license

Job description

Responsibilities

Brentwood Hospital is looking for a dynamic Registered Nurse to join our team of professionals who are dedicated to providing help and hope to individuals and families for the achievement of improving their mental health. Help, by providing a safe, nurturing environment while they are with us; hope, by providing options for continued improvement when they leave this environment.

Join our team and discover a rewarding, fulfilling career. Brentwood Hospital is a 260-bed psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment facility located in Shreveport, Louisiana. Brentwood has served Louisiana, East Texas and South Arkansas for more than 45 years. We provide quality services to children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. We help individuals and families achieve optimal mental health, resulting in improved quality of life. A dedicated professional team provides individualized treatment, meeting the personal needs of our patients in a safe and nurturing environment.

Much more online at: https://brentwoodbehavioral.com/

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Completes nursing assessment thoroughly and in a timely manner within facility guidelines. Assessment includes all required screenings and components.
2. Communicates effectively with physicians and ensures orders are accurate and carried out accordingly.
3. Accurately documents on treatment plan illustrating patient progress or need for additional problem or intervention identification.
4. Follows policy and procedure and involves next line of leadership as needed to resolve issues.
5. Intervenes appropriately in crisis situations.

We offer comprehensive benefits for the Registered Nurse position, such as:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: www.brentwoodbehavioral.com

Qualifications

• Education/Licensure: Graduated from an Accredited Nursing program; Current license to practice nursing in Louisiana or (eligible to receive or renew).
• Experience: Preferred experience working in a psychiatric inpatient setting.
• Hours: Determined by the Chief Nursing Officer

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.