RN - Acute Psychiatric Care (FT, 12-hour shifts)

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

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.