Registered Nurse Behavioral Health

You are a behavioral health RN who believes mental wellness is essential to overall health. Your role combines clinical skill, compassion, and a commitment to patient-centered care. Responsibilities Take the lead: 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 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 the 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. Enrollment in a BSN program within the first year of hire and completion within 3 years. Current American Heart Association BLS certification. Current CPI Level 1 certification. Current PALs certification (for CHNOLA locations only). BSN with previous clinical experience in the area of expertise. Minimum of 1 year of experience for a flex RN position (preferred 2 years in a related clinical area). Work shift: Days (United States of America). 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr