RN - Psych, The General (FT Nights)

CareerArc; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative healthcare facility seeks a dedicated RN for their Behavioral Health Unit. This rewarding position allows you to enhance your nursing skills while working with a diverse patient population. As a proactive nurse, you will coordinate patient care, educate patients about their disorders, and collaborate with families and physicians to improve patient outcomes. This role not only challenges your existing competencies but also offers opportunities to develop progressive nursing techniques. If you are caring and patient-focused, this is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others.

Qualifications

• 1 year of psychiatric experience preferred.
• Current Louisiana RN licensure is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care processes including assessment and evaluation.
• Teach patients about their disorders and help them navigate challenges.

Skills

Patient Care

Psychiatric Nursing

Engagement Skills

Education

Current Louisiana RN Licensure

Psychiatric-Mental Health Certification

Addiction Certification

Job description

Title: RN - Psych, The General (FT Nights)

Description: Caring. Patient. Innovative. Proactive. If these characteristics describe you, then BRG has a rewarding opportunity to offer- Behavioral Health Unit nurse. This unit requires a nurse to think ahead of the patient, teach the patient about their disorder, and help them navigate through the challenges they will face. This unit will offer you the ability to maintain your basic nursing skills while perfecting progressive nursing techniques. Polish your engagement skills as this unit consists of a diverse population of patients. From the typical to unique situations, you are sure to further your competences on this unit.

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 appropriate support services for the age population served, as defined in the department's scope of service.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 1 year psychiatric experience preferred.

SPECIAL SKILL, LICENSE AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

1. Current Louisiana RN licensure
2. Psychiatric-Mental Health Certification encouraged/preferred
3. Addiction Certification encouraged/preferred