Registered Nurse Part Time DAYS

Seaside Health System; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 38,572 - 55,104; Part time

Job summary

Seaside Health System in Baton Rouge is seeking a Part Time Day Shift Behavioral Health RN to join our inpatient hospital team. You will provide direct patient care, follow physician orders, and participate in care planning for psychiatric and behavioral health patients.

Candidates must hold a Louisiana RN license, have strong communication and empathy, and be able to work with a supportive interdisciplinary team. Prior behavioral health experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Louisiana RN license required.
• One year or more experience in psych/mental health preferred but not required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and individualized patient care per physician orders and nursing standards.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including physical, psychosocial, and behavioral evaluations.
• Develop, implement, and update nursing care plans based on patient needs and responses.
• Administer medications and treatments safely while monitoring effectiveness and adverse reactions.
• Monitor, record, and report changes in patient condition to the appropriate provider.
• Ensure accurate, timely documentation in the EMR.
• Respond to emergencies and initiate life-saving interventions when necessary.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and the interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care.
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, and discharge instructions.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment in alignment with infection control and safety standards.
• Follow hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements (CMS, state, and accreditation standards).
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and adherence to patient safety goals.
• Supervise and delegate tasks to LPNs and support staff as appropriate.
• Demonstrate flexibility to meet PRN scheduling needs and staffing demands.
• Maintain current licensure and required certifications (e.g., CPR if applicable).

Skills

Active listening

Empathy

Communication skills

Emotional intelligence

Critical thinking

Education

Louisiana RN license

Job description

Seaside Health System is seeking Part Time DAY Shift Behavioral Health RNs in our Baton Rouge Inpatient Hospital for the day shift. Successful candidates are RNswho value clinical excellence, integrity and treating patients and colleagues with dignity and respect.

YOU can make a difference in a patient's life!

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct and individualized patient care in accordance with physician orders and established nursing standards
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including physical, psychosocial, and behavioral evaluations
• Develop, implement, and update nursing care plans based on patient needs and responses to treatment
• Administer medications and treatments safely while monitoring effectiveness and adverse reactions
• Monitor, record, and report changes in patient condition to the appropriate provider
• Ensure accurate, timely, and complete documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Respond appropriately to emergency situations, including initiating life‑saving interventions when necessary
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure continuity of care
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, and discharge instructions
• Maintain a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment in compliance with infection control and safety standards
• Follow all hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements (CMS, state, and accreditation standards)
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and adherence to patient safety goals
• Supervise and delegate tasks to LPNs and support staff as appropriate
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to meet PRN scheduling needs and staffing demands
• Maintain current licensure and required certifications (e.g., CPR, CPI if applicable)
• Always uphold patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Must have a Louisiana State RN license.
• Military RNs and their families are eligible for expedited RN in licensure in LA and are encouraged to apply.
• One year or more work experience in a psych/mental health/behavioral health facility preferred but not required.
• Active listening skills and empathy for patients.
• Mature, professional, and positive attitude.
• Strong oral and written communication skills including the ability to set boundaries, use and interpret nonverbal cues.
• Emotional Intelligence including the ability to manage stress and anxiety, knows when to ask for help and how to be a reliable colleague.
• Critical thinking, including the ability to implement interventions that are proven to result in a positive outcome for patients

Equal Employment Opportunity

Seaside Health System is committed to the principle of Equal Employment Opportunity for all employees and applicants. It is our policy to ensure that both current and prospective employees are afforded equal employment opportunity without consideration of race, religious creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability in accordance with local, state and federal laws.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.