Hospital RN - Day & Night Shifts

Job Description Freedom Behavioral is now providing services to ADULT CIVIL COMMITMENT PSYCHIATRIC PATIENTS in BUNKIE, LA .! COME SEE OUR NEW SOON TO BE COMPLETED 60-BED FACILITY!

We are excited to extend services to our special needs patients in this area! The Freedom Team puts patient care first by driving processes to ensure quality and compliance. Previous experience caring for adult dual diagnosis patients is essential and his Leadership experience is a plus. If you want to be a part of a new exciting program for the state of Louisiana join a growing team impacting the lives of those we serve, apply now! WE ARE HIRING FOR DAY SHIFT AND NIGHT SHIFT (7A-7P; Assumes leadership responsibility for day-to-day coordination of patient care activities for the unit while maintaining standards of professional nursing practice in accord with TJC, federal and state regulations. Provides direct patient care within the scope of the RN nursing license. Assumes the Charge nurse role as assigned providing oversight to ancillary staff during their scheduled shift. Provides direct oversight to the nursing staff as indicated in the absence of the Director of Nursing and communicates with the DON on relevant nursing care issues. Participates in the performance Improvement through completion of assigned chart monitoring. Coordinates the performance of nursing care to patients within the scope of practice and in compliance with policies, procedures, and standards. Communicates with the medical staff on identified patient issues. Performs patient care assessments timely and accurately. Addresses patient care needs in a timely manner. Documents findings into the medical record accurately and timely. Adheres to Human Resource policies regarding code of conduct and attendance. Follows Infection Control and Employee Health Guidelines to ensure safety of patients and staff.
Participates as a member of the leadership team within the facility.

Associate Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing minimum, .
RN License through the state board of nursing
Experience: One-year minimum experience in Mental Health Preferred