Registered Nurse (RN)

Freedom Behavioral; Marksville (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Freedom Behavioral in Marksville, LA, is seeking a Registered Nurse to lead nursing care in a 60-bed facility for adult psychiatric patients. The role includes coordinating day-to-day patient activities, maintaining care standards, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will have a nursing degree, a valid Louisiana RN license, and preferably experience in mental health. Day and night shifts are available.

Qualifications

• Registered Nursing license in the state of Louisiana.
• Minimum one year experience in mental health, preferably with adult dual diagnosis.
• Leadership experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care activities for the unit.
• Maintain professional nursing practice standards.
• Provide direct patient care within RN scope.
• Serve as Charge Nurse, overseeing staff.
• Communicate with the Director of Nursing.
• Participate in performance improvement activities.

Skills

Mental health experience

Leadership

Patient care assessments

Compliance with regulations

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Registered Nursing license in Louisiana

Job description

Position Overview

Freedom Behavioral is providing services to adult civil commitment psychiatric patients in Bunkie, LA. The role is for a registered nurse to lead nursing care in a 60‑bed facility, ensuring quality and compliance.

Shift Schedule

Day Shift (7 A‑7 P) and Night Shift (7 P‑7 A).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day‑to‑day patient care activities for the unit.
• Maintain standards of professional nursing practice per TJC, federal, and state regulations.
• Provide direct patient care within the scope of RN license.
• Serve as Charge Nurse as assigned, overseeing ancillary staff.
• Communicate with the Director of Nursing on nursing care issues.
• Participate in performance improvement; complete chart monitoring.
• Coordinate nursing care to patients, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
• Communicate patient issues to medical staff.
• Perform patient care assessments timely and accurately.
• Document findings accurately in the medical record.
• Complete all admission paperwork and daily documentation.
• Adhere to Human Resources policies and attendance expectations.
• Follow infection control and employee health guidelines.
• Act as a member of the facility leadership team.
• Participate in treatment team meetings, communicating patient goals, interventions, and assessments.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
• Registered Nursing license in the state of Louisiana.
• Minimum of one year experience in mental health, preferably adult dual diagnosis.
• Leadership experience is a plus.