REGISTERED NURSE

Job Description

Job Description

Why Join Freedom Behavioral?

• Join a leadership team with a strong commitment to patient care and employee development.

REGISTERED NURSE

Freedom Behavioral is now providing services and looking for Registered Nurses to join our growing team!

As part of our team, you will contribute to the success of a vital program that focuses on improving the lives of those we serve. We prioritize patient care by driving processes to ensure quality, compliance, and safety. With an energetic leadership team committed to implementing exciting changes, we are looking for compassionate and dedicated RNs to support our patients.

Position Details:

• Shift Availability: DAY SHIFT (7 AM - 7 PM)
  • • • Night SHIFT (7 PM - 7 AM)
      • PRN 

Position Summary:

As a Registered Nurse, you will assume leadership responsibility for the day-to-day coordination of patient care activities, while maintaining professional nursing standards in accordance with TJC, CMS, and state regulations. Your primary duties will include:

• Providing direct patient care within the scope of your RN nursing license.
• Acting as Charge Nurse as assigned, providing oversight to ancillary staff.
• Ensuring quality and compliance in nursing care delivery.
• Communicating effectively with medical staff and the Director of Nursing regarding patient care issues.
• Performing patient assessments and ensuring timely, accurate documentation in the medical record.
• Adhering to infection control guidelines and employee health protocols.
• Participating in performance improvement initiatives and completing assigned chart monitoring.
• Facilitating admissions in coordination with the Service Development Department.
• Collaborating with the treatment team on patient goals, interventions, and assessments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education: Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
• License: RN License through the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.
• Experience: Minimum one year of experience in mental health, with experience in caring for dual diagnosis patients preferred.

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Ferriday 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.

NOTE: This position is currently filled. However, it is the policy of Freedom Behavioral to continue to take applications so that we can ensure there is no disruption in patient care if a vacancy occurs.