Registered Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Make a difference where it counts! 
At our 22-bed Behavioral Health Hospital, every role plays a vital part in changing lives, strengthening our community, and delivering care that truly matters. Come be part of an amazing team where your impact is seen and felt every single day! 

Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Information

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN)
Department: Nursing
Reports To: Director of Nursing
Supervises: LPN/LVN, MHTs, CNAs, and Medication Technicians
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
LOF Support: LOF 4

Skill Checkoff Appraisals

See attached.

Mentoring Checklist Form

Licensed.

Position Summary

Assumes leadership responsibility for the day-to-day coordination of patient care activities for the unit while maintaining standards of professional nursing practice in accordance with The Joint Commission (TJC), federal regulations, and state regulations.

Provides direct patient care within the scope of the Registered Nurse (RN) license. Assumes the role of Charge Nurse as assigned, providing oversight to ancillary staff during scheduled shifts. Provides direct oversight to nursing staff in the absence of the Director of Nursing and communicates with the Director of Nursing regarding relevant patient care issues.

Participates in Performance Improvement activities through completion of assigned chart monitoring. Coordinates nursing care for patients within the scope of practice and in compliance with facility policies, procedures, and standards. Communicates with medical staff regarding identified patient issues.

Performs patient care assessments accurately and in a timely manner. Addresses patient care needs promptly and documents findings thoroughly in the medical record. Completes all admission paperwork and ensures all admission and daily documentation is complete, signed, and dated according to facility protocol.

Adheres to Human Resources policies regarding attendance and professional conduct. Follows Infection Control and Employee Health guidelines to ensure the safety of patients and staff.

Actively collaborates with the Service Development Department to facilitate timely admissions. Maintains knowledge of admission criteria and accurately documents admission justification for new admissions. Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and communicates identified patient goals, interventions, and assessments.

Working Conditions

Work environment characteristics are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee may occasionally be exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level may range from moderate to high. The environment may include cleaning chemicals, dust, mist, and steam generated during housekeeping activities.

This is a smoke-free workplace.

Work requires spending approximately 75% or more of the time indoors in a building that provides protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.

Employees must provide documentation of a tuberculosis (TB) test during new-hire orientation and annually thereafter.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand for extended periods, up to 60–80% of a work shift.
• Must be able to sit for extended periods, up to 4 hours at a time.
• Walking and standing are regularly required to perform job duties.
• Lifting and carrying may exceed 10 pounds.

Additional work environment characteristics may include:

• Repetitive tasks and motions
• Hearing alarms, telephones, and normal speaking voices
• Working in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions
• Exposure to stress associated with caring for psychiatric patients experiencing acute or crisis situations

Physical Activities Required

Activity

Description

Reaching

Extending hands and arms in any direction

Handling

Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with the hands

Fingering

Picking, pinching, and working primarily with the fingers

Feeling

Perceiving size, shape, temperature, and texture through touch

Talking

Expressing or exchanging ideas through spoken communication

Hearing

Perceiving sounds and spoken communication

Seeing

Visual acuity (near and far), depth perception, field of vision, accommodation, and color vision

Exposure Category: Category II (Tasks involve potential exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissues.)

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Education

• Minimum Associate Degree in Nursing required.

License

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.

Experience

• One (1) year of RN experience preferred.
• Previous healthcare experience preferred.

Additional Requirements

• Effective verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions
• Ability to follow verbal instructions
• Proficient computer skills, including PC applications
• Basic understanding of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria
• Basic understanding of medical and psychiatric diagnoses and conditions

Required Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

• Valid Photo Identification
• Social Security Card and/or Driver's License
• Primary Source Verification of Education
• Copy of Clinical License (if applicable)
• Current CPR Certification
• Behavioral Management Training

Benefits

Full-Time Employees

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance Options
• 401(k) with Company Match

PRN Employees

• 401(k) with Company Match

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Leesville provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.