RN - Hospital

Beacon Behavioral Hospital; Lutcher (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development training (CEU

Comprehensive benefits package

Work‑life balance

Growth opportunities

Rewards and Employee Recognition

Job summary

Beacon Behavioral Hospital in Louisiana is seeking a registered nurse to serve as Charge Nurse, guiding care for psychiatric patients and supervising LPNs, CNAs, and mental health techs. You’ll ensure nursing care meets ANA standards and supports evidence-based practice.

The role collaborates on treatment plans, supports medication administration, and liaises with medical staff and the DON. It requires strong teamwork, budget awareness, and commitment to quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Must have Registered Nurse Licensure in the state of operation.
• Bachelor’s, Associate degree or diploma in nursing with psychiatric focus.
• At least 2 years nursing experience, 1 year in mental health or supervised by a psychiatric nurse.
• BLS certification required.
• Non-violent crisis intervention certification required.

Responsibilities

• Function as the Charge Nurse, supervising LPNs, CNAs and Mental Health Technicians.
• Collaborate in development and implementation of treatment plans.
• Serve as Medication Nurse as needed and assist staff.
• Assist the DON as liaison between program staff and medical staff.
• Work within budget and staffing guidelines.
• Participate in Performance Improvement cycles.
• Serve as a role model for professionalism and patient care.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Charge Nurse supervision

ANA standards

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's/Associate/ diploma in nursing

Job description

REGISTER NURSE ((RN) needed for

Beacon Behavioral Hospital, one of the largest and most established behavioral health programs in Louisiana. For over 20 years, Beacon employs caring staff at locations across southeast Louisiana: Baton Rouge, Lacombe, Metairie, Slidell, Hammond, Houma, Bogalusa, Bunkie, Opelousas, and Lutcher. We currently provide inpatient programs and intensive outpatient programs (IOP) that provide therapy to those struggling with emotional disorders, substance abuse, and mental disorders.

Beacon’s mission, “to provide unsurpassed patient care in a compassionate, cost-effective, and ethical manner,” has been, and will always be, the cornerstone of Beacon’s success. To fulfill this mission, Beacon Behavioral Hospital seeks dedicated, compassionate, and professional staff in a variety of roles within behavioral health services.

Specific Responsibilities And Duties

• Function as the Charge Nurse, responsible for nursing care and supervision of LPNs, CNAs and Mental Health Technicians. RNs assure that care provided demonstrates the ANA standards for care and utilizes evidence-based practice.
• Collaborate in the development and implementation of the treatment program, including individual Plans of Care.
• Serve as the Medication Nurse as needed and assist LPNs and all staff as needed. Teamwork is essential in this role.
• Assist the DON as the liaison between the program staff and medical staff.
• Work within established budget and staffing guidelines.
• Participate in Performance Improvement by engaging in the plan, study, do act cycle of improvement.
• Serve as a role model to others of professionalism, positive attitude, and excellent patient care.
• Other duties as assigned.

The above responsibilities are simply a summary of important tasks and not all inclusive.

Qualifications

• Must have Registered Nurse Licensure in the state of operation.
• Must have a Bachelor’s, Associate degree or diploma in nursing with documented evidence of educational program focused on treating psychiatric patients.
• Must have at least 2 years of nursing experience, 1 year of which was providing nursing care to the mentally ill, OR receive regular documented supervision/consultation from a Master’s prepared psychiatric nurse.
• Certification in Basic Life Support required.
• Certification in non-violent crisis intervention.

What makes Beacon Behavioral Health a great choice?

At Beacon, We Understand The Importance Of Striking a Balance Between Family And Professional Life. It Is Our Goal To Provide Full-time Employees With

• Competitive salary
• Professional development training available (CEUs)
• Comprehensive benefits package: health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance and 401k
• Work‑life balance
• Organizational growth opportunities
• Rewards and Employee Recognition programs

Only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Pre-employment screenings and verification of credentials (if applicable) is required prior to start date.

Beacon uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

Beacon is Equal Opportunity Employer.

Visit www.beaconbh.com for more information.