Registered Nurse The Maples

BEACON BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT SERVICES•Hammond, LA

5h•Onsite

About The Position

The Maples is seeking a committed and skilled Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse for its Hammond, Louisiana location. This role works the 7 pm to 7 am shift at a residential treatment center, supporting teenage girls experiencing mental health challenges, including trauma, disordered eating, and/or substance abuse. The Licensed Nurse serves as Charge RN for the assigned shift, providing nursing care and supervising the clinical program. The nurse works with a multidisciplinary treatment team to plan and coordinate patient care, document clinical status and treatment, carry out physician orders, and support patients with daily living and self-care. Care must remain compatible with ANA standards. The Maples is part of a network of physician-driven psychiatric practices. Its organization manages administrative responsibilities while practices retain clinical autonomy. The network supports clinics across Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, Pennsylvania, and Texas, with more than 400 staff members and a physician advisory board.

Requirements

Registered Nurse licensure in the state of Louisiana.
Basic Life Support certification.
Certification in non-violent crisis intervention.
LPN certification from an accredited program.

Responsibilities

Serve as Charge RN for the assigned shift, provide the nursing care delivery system, and supervise the clinical program during that shift.
Ensure nursing care remains compatible with and reflects ANA standards.
Participate in planning, coordinating, and documenting total patient care with the multidisciplinary treatment team.
Accurately report and record patients’ conditions and care, including signs and symptoms that may indicate a change.
Prepare clinical and progress notes daily and incorporate them into the clinical record weekly.
Document monthly recertifications and Master Treatment Plan Updates in coordination with the multidisciplinary treatment team.
Assist patients with activities of daily living and teach appropriate self-care techniques.
Educate and supervise other healthcare personnel to support continuity of care.
Initiate and sustain implementation of physician orders.
Complete, maintain, and submit accurate and relevant clinical notes.
Participate in case conferences, in-services, and other programs and meetings as needed.