RN Charge Nurse - Mental Health Unit

Freedom Behavioral Hospital Greenville; Marksville (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Freedom Behavioral Hospital in Louisiana is hiring a full-time RN in a leadership role to coordinate day-to-day patient care, provide direct nursing care, and act as Charge nurse when assigned. The role includes overseeing staff, ensuring admissions and documentation meet policy, and collaborating with the treatment team.

The position requires an Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, and an active RN license.

Qualifications

• RN License through the state board of nursing.
• Experience in Mental Health is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day patient care activities for the unit.
• Provide direct patient care within the scope of RN license.
• Act as Charge nurse and oversee ancillary staff during shifts.
• Document findings and admissions accurately and timely.
• Participate in performance improvement and chart monitoring.
• Communicate with medical staff on patient issues.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Patient care coordination

Documentation

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Nursing degree (ADN/Bachelor)

Job description

Freedom Behavioral Hospital in Louisiana is hiring a full-time RN in a leadership role to coordinate day-to-day patient care, provide direct nursing care, and act as Charge nurse when assigned. The role includes overseeing staff, ensuring admissions and documentation meet policy, and collaborating with the treatment team.

The position requires an Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, and an active RN license.