RN Behavioral Health Nights

LCMC Health•New Orleans, LA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a behavioral health nurse who understands the unique challenges and rewards of providing care to patients with mental wellness needs, including diagnoses such as depression, bipolar disorder, and social phobias. The position emphasizes compassion and a commitment to helping patients live their best lives. The organization supports nurses by offering health and wellness resources, recognizing that this specialized role is a calling that extends beyond typical work hours. The role involves taking the lead in prioritizing, coordinating, and delegating patient care, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and maintaining a safe environment. Responsibilities include monitoring patient conditions, preventing and treating wounds, adhering to infection control standards, ensuring continuity of care, and educating patients and families. The nurse is expected to contribute to the team by assisting colleagues.

Requirements

Current nursing license to practice in Louisiana and 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).
Current PALs certification (CHNOLA only).

Nice To Haves

BSN
Previous clinical experience in area of expertise.

Responsibilities

Prioritizing, coordinating, and delegating all care touchpoints for patients.
Collaborating with multidisciplinary team members to ensure appropriate direct patient care.
Maintaining and advocating a safe environment for everyone.
Monitoring and engaging with patients, families, and appropriate care team members concerning significant events, patient condition changes, or patient questions and concerns.
Preventing and treating wounds.
Monitoring and executing Joint Commission infection control and environment of care requirements.
Ensuring continuity of care, efficient throughput, consistent communications, and an exceptional experience for every patient.
Advising and consulting with supervisor when unable to complete assignments or perform tasks promptly, effectively, or safely.
Initiating patient and family education using appropriate resources and continuum of care services.
Contributing to the team by assisting others without being asked.