Registered Nurse (RN)

Freedom Behavioral Hospital Greenville; Marksville (LA); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Freedom Behavioral Hospital Greenville is hiring an RN to lead day-to-day nursing on the unit and provide direct patient care within the RN scope. The Charge Nurse role will be assigned to provide oversight to staff during shifts.

Documentation and admissions duties are included with rigorous adherence to policies and charts.

Formación

• RN license through the state board of nursing.
• One year minimum experience in Mental Health preferred.
• Leadership in day-to-day patient care coordination.

Responsabilidades

• Lead day-to-day coordination of patient care on the unit.
• Provide direct patient care within the RN scope of practice.
• Serve as Charge Nurse during assigned shifts, overseeing ancillary staff.
• Document admission and daily care timely and accurately.
• Coordinate with DON and medical staff on patient issues.
• Adhere to infection control and employee health guidelines.

Conocimientos

Nursing leadership

Charge nurse responsibilities

Team coordination

Communication with medical staff

Infection control

Educación

Associate or Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Descripción del empleo

Freedom Behavioral is now providing services to ADULT CIVIL COMMITMENT PSYCHIATRIC PATIENTS in BUNKIE, LA.! COME SEE OUR NEW SOON TO BE COMPLETED 60-BED FACILITY!

Steve Lea, the Previous CEO of the ELMS System, is leading this team to success in this special program! Come join Steve and share his passion for these patients we look forward to serve.

WE ARE HIRING FOR DAY SHIFT AND NIGHT SHIFT (7A-7P; 7P-7A)

POSITION SUMMARY:

Assumes leadership responsibility for day-to-day coordination of patient care activities for the unit while maintaining standards of professional nursing practice in accord with TJC, federal and state regulations. Provides direct patient care within the scope of the RN nursing license. Assumes the Charge nurse role as assigned providing oversight to ancillary staff during their scheduled shift. Provides direct oversight to the nursing staff as indicated in the absence of the Director of Nursing and communicates with the DON on relevant nursing care issues. Participates in the performance Improvement through completion of assigned chart monitoring. Coordinates the performance of nursing care to patients within the scope of practice and in compliance with policies, procedures, and standards. Communicates with the medical staff on identified patient issues. Performs patient care assessments timely and accurately. Addresses patient care needs in a timely manner. Documents findings into the medical record accurately and timely. Completes all admission paperwork. Ensures all admission and daily documentation is completed thoroughly and signed and dated according to protocol. Adheres to Human Resource policies regarding code of conduct and attendance. Follows Infection Control and Employee Health Guidelines to ensure safety of patients and staff.

Functions as a treatment team member and communicates identified patient goals, interventions, and assessments.

Participates as a member of the leadership team within the facility.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Education: Associate Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing minimum, .
• License: RN License through the state board of nursing
• Experience: One-year minimum experience in Mental Health Preferred