RN Behavioral Health Emergency Department PRN

Job Overview Your job is more than a job. You understand the unique challenges and rewards of being a behavioral health nurse because, let’s face it, physical health is nothing without mental wellness. You know it’s not always about a cure, so you use every ounce of skill and compassion to comfort your patients struggling with diagnoses like depression, bipolar disorder, and social phobias. At the end of the day, isn’t it really about each of us as humans having a shot at living our best life with the hand we were dealt? Because you care so deeply, it’s not a 9 to 5 job to you, but a calling that doesn’t always allow you to switch off your daily experiences once the shift is over. We understand and that’s why we’ve got your back, offering health and wellness resources for nurses like you. We love that you bring everything you’ve got to this specialized nursing role. Your experiences, knowledge, skills, empathy, compassion, and your “little something extra” all add up to you. And we’re excited to get to know you and find out what you’ll bring to this compassionate nursing role. Responsibilities Prioritize, coordinate, and delegate all care touchpoints for your patients. Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to ensure appropriate direct patient care. Maintain and advocate a safe environment for everyone. Monitor and engage with patients, families, and appropriate care team members concerning significant events, patient condition changes, or patient questions and concerns. Prevent and treat wounds. Monitor and execute Joint Commission infection control and environment of care requirements. Ensure continuity of care, efficient throughput, consistent communications, and an exceptional experience for every patient. Advise and consult with supervisor when unable to complete assignments or perform tasks promptly, effectively, or safely. Initiate patient and family education using appropriate resources and continuum of care services. Contribute to the team by assisting others without being asked. Qualifications Current nursing license to practice in Louisiana as defined by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing. Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Preferred: BSN degree. Preferred: Previous clinical experience in behavioral health or related specialty. Work Shift Days (United States of America). EEO Statement LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Disclaimers: This job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. #J-18808-Ljbffr 100 LCMC Health