RN - Psych (FT Nights)

Baton Rouge General Medical Center; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Baton Rouge is seeking a dedicated RN for the Psych unit, focusing on patient care coordination and collaboration with healthcare teams. The role involves direct patient care, assessments, and ensuring safety practices. Ideal candidates will have psychiatric experience and current RN licensure, contributing to quality patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• 1-year psychiatric experience preferred.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates patient assessment and documentation.
• Delivers direct patient care and collaborates with the healthcare team.
• Reassesses and updates care plans based on patient progress.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

Current Louisiana RN licensure

Psychiatric-Mental Health Certification

Addiction Certification

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Job Purpose or Mission

To improve the quality of life of patients and families by coordinating patient care processes of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation in collaboration with the patient, family, physician, and support services for the age population served, as defined in the department's scope of service.

Performance Criteria

1. Everyday Excellence Values: Demonstrates courtesy, caring, initiative, teamwork, respect, and effective communication with patients, families, and staff.
2. Corporate Compliance: Upholds the Code of Conduct, maintains accurate records, and behaves ethically and professionally.
3. Personal Achievement: Shows initiative, honesty, and adherence to high moral principles.
4. Performance Improvement: Participates in quality initiatives, suggests process improvements, and strives for excellence.
5. Cost Management: Manages time and resources effectively, seeks resource-saving opportunities.
6. Patient & Employee Safety: Ensures safety practices, reports errors, and uses safety equipment properly.

Essential Job Functions

1. Coordinates patient assessment, including data collection, physical and psychosocial assessments, and documentation.
2. Determines nursing diagnoses, outcomes, and develops an interdisciplinary plan of care.
3. Delivers direct patient care, collaborates with the healthcare team, and educates patients and families.
4. Reassesses and updates care plans based on patient progress and condition changes.
5. Participates in staffing, emergency protocols, and maintains a safe environment.

Experience and Certification Requirements

• 1-year psychiatric experience preferred.
• Current Louisiana RN licensure.
• Psychiatric-Mental Health Certification and Addiction Certification encouraged/preferred.

Additional Requirements

• Knowledge of HIPAA and safety practices, including incident reporting, PPE, and patient identification.