Registered Nurse Full-time - Days/Nights

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Monroe; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Life and Disability

Job summary

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Monroe is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for a full‑time, 12‑hour shift schedule. The role focuses on delivering quality nursing care in an acute adult/geriatric psych setting, including medication administration, risk assessment, admissions, discharges, and crisis management.

The successful candidate will hold a Louisiana RN license (unencumbered) with preferred BS and psychiatric nursing experience. Excellent benefits accompany this opportunity.

Qualifications

• Possesses current Unencumbered Louisiana Registered Nurse license.
• RN degree preferred; BS may be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality nursing care using the nursing process.
• Perform admissions, discharges, medication administration, unit management and crisis management.
• Complete admissions/discharge paperwork and nursing assessments.
• Monitor and document patient conditions, vitals, labs and charts.
• Facilitate groups/activities and assist in crisis stabilization as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality per HIPAA and agency policies.

Education

RN Degree, BS preferred

Job description

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Registered Nurse (RN) – Full-time - 12-hour shifts – 2/3 split schedule

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Monroe is currently seeking Registered Nurses to join our team. As a valued member of our organization, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life for our patients.

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Monroe/West Monroe is an 82 bed, acute adult/geriatric psych facility. The hospital delivers a comprehensive range of care, including both inpatient and outpatient treatment options, designed to support the unique needs of older adults.

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of quality individual care through the nursing process of risk assessment, admissions, discharges, administering medication, unit management, and crisis management.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Complete all admission and discharge paperwork including nursing assessments on individuals with mental health/substance abuse symptoms exhibiting a state of crisis and needs with development of nursing care plans
• Monitor, record and report symptoms and changes in individuals' conditions by observation using proper nursing care and document individual progress or lack thereof
• Complete required daily shift notes for all individuals
• Ensure all chart checks, assessments, vitals are completed, and all required logs are updated on the shift
• Complete daily assignment sheet
• Facilitate groups and activities on the unit with the individuals
• Intervene, stabilize and manage acute crisis situations as needed
• Assist in training co-staff in areas relating to service specialties as needed
• Maintain confidentiality for all indirect/direct service in accordance with agency policies and HIPAA policies.
• Demonstrate competency for Blood Glucose Monitoring, Alcohol Breathalyzer, Urine Drug Screen, Pregnancy Test, and PPD skin tests
• Monitor and document all ordered labs, screenings, and results such as PPD, Blood Glucose, UA, RPR, Blood Chem, and CBC
• Assist with seclusions and restraints when necessary and complete all required paperwork (i.e. seclusion/restraint packets and incident reports by the end of the shift)
• Maintain clinical records in accordance with agency policies.

Qualifications:

• Possesses current Unencumbered Louisiana Registered Nurse license
• RN Degree, BS preferred
• Psychiatric Nursing Experience preferred

Updated resumes with work history required

Excellent Benefit Package Offered for Full-Time Employees:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• Life and Disability

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Monroe 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.