Registered Nurse Full-time - Days/Nights

Freedom-Behavioral-Hospital-of-Monro; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 90,000; 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 full-time, 12-hour shifts in a 82-bed acute adult/geriatric psychiatric facility. Responsibilities include admissions, medication administration, unit management, and crisis intervention.

Requirements include an active Louisiana RN license; BSN preferred and psychiatric nursing experience; resumes must reflect relevant work history. Excellent benefit package provided for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• Possesses current Unencumbered Louisiana Registered Nurse license.
• RN Degree, BS preferred.
• Psychiatric Nursing Experience preferred.
• Updated resumes with work history required.

Responsibilities

• Complete admission and discharge paperwork with nursing assessments.
• Monitor symptoms and document progress during crisis.
• Complete daily shift notes and chart checks.
• Maintain logs and assignments for the shift.
• Facilitate unit groups and activities for patients.
• Intervene and manage acute crisis situations; ensure confidentiality.

Skills

Crisis management

Patient care

HIPAA compliance

Vital signs monitoring

Education

Louisiana RN license

BSN preferred

Tools

EHR software

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.