RN - Behavioral Health Leader (Sponsorships)

Oceans Healthcare; Kentwood (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sponsorships for Registered Nurses

Job summary

Oceans Behavioral Hospital in Louisiana is hiring registered nurses to lead milieu management and patient care in a behavioral health setting. This role emphasizes medication safety, accurate documentation, collaboration with the team, and adherence to Joint Commission and Oceans' standards.

You must hold a current RN license in the employing state (compact licenses are acceptable). An Associate Degree in Nursing is required, with inpatient experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Current, valid RN license in the state of employment.
• Associate Degree in Nursing minimum.
• One year inpatient hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualized care.
• Identifies risk levels and discharge planning within the care plan.
• Demonstrates knowledge of psychiatric disorders and appropriate nursing interventions.
• Administers medications as prescribed safely and educates patients.
• Maintains thorough, accurate documentation of care and progress.
• Collaborates with staff to ensure continuity of care and patient safety.
• Floats among clinical services and supports the care team as needed.
• Seeks opportunities to improve patient care through evidence-based practices.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient assessment

Crisis intervention

Medication administration

Documentation and reporting

Team collaboration

Patient advocacy

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

RN Licensure (State of LA)

Job description

Oceans Behavioral Hospital in Louisiana is hiring registered nurses to lead milieu management and patient care in a behavioral health setting. This role emphasizes medication safety, accurate documentation, collaboration with the team, and adherence to Joint Commission and Oceans' standards.

You must hold a current RN license in the employing state (compact licenses are acceptable). An Associate Degree in Nursing is required, with inpatient experience preferred.