RN Behavioral Health: Sign-On Bonus & Growth Path

Vermilion Behavioral Health Systems; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Competitive salary

Excellent training program

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Vermilion Behavioral Health Systems in Lafayette, Louisiana, is hiring a Registered Nurse for behavioral health care. The role includes coordinating care, developing nursing plans, educating patients and families, and administering medications per orders.

We offer a sign-on bonus for full-time, robust training, and opportunities for professional growth within Acadia Healthcare’s national network.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• Must possess a current RN license as required by the state of employment.
• One year of nursing experience; psychiatric/behavioral or substance abuse experience is a plus.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required.
• First aid may be required depending on state or facility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate care by assessing patients’ physical and behavioral health needs.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans.
• Maintain medical records and educate patients and families about conditions.
• Administer medications per orders and document accurately.
• Demonstrate professional communication with patients, visitors and staff.

Education

RN license/licensure

Job description

Vermilion Behavioral Health Systems in Lafayette, Louisiana, is hiring a Registered Nurse for behavioral health care. The role includes coordinating care, developing nursing plans, educating patients and families, and administering medications per orders.

We offer a sign-on bonus for full-time, robust training, and opportunities for professional growth within Acadia Healthcare’s national network.