RN - Hospital
About The Position
Beacon Behavioral Hospital, one of the largest and most established behavioral health programs in Louisiana, is currently hiring for a full-time day shift (7AM - 7PM) Registered Nurse. Beacon has been providing inpatient programs and intensive outpatient programs (IOP) for over 25 years, offering therapy to individuals struggling with emotional disorders, substance abuse, and mental disorders across multiple locations in southeast Louisiana. The hospital's mission is to provide unsurpassed patient care in a compassionate, cost-effective, and ethical manner, and they seek dedicated, compassionate, and professional staff to fulfill this mission.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse Licensure in the state of operation.
- A Bachelor’s, associate degree or diploma in nursing with documented evidence of educational program focused on treating psychiatric patients.
- At least 2 years of nursing experience, 1 year of which was providing nursing care to the mentally ill, OR receive regular documented supervision/consultation from a Master’s prepared psychiatric nurse.
- Certification in Basic Life Support required.
- Certification in non-violent crisis intervention.
Responsibilities
- Function as the Charge Nurse and responsible for nursing care and supervision of LPNs, CNAs and Mental Health Technicians.
- Assure that care provided demonstrates the ANA standards for care and utilizes evidence-based practice.
- Collaborate in the development and implementation of the treatment program, including individual Plans of Care.
- Serve as the Medication Nurse as needed and assist LPNs and all staff as needed.
- Assist the DON as the liaison between the program staff and medical staff.
- Work within established budget and staffing guidelines.
- Participate in Performance Improvement by engaging in the plan, study, do act cycle of improvement.
- Serve as a role model to others of professionalism, positive attitude, and excellent patient care.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Professional development training available (CEUs)
- Comprehensive benefits package: health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance and 401k
- Work-life balance
- Organizational growth opportunities
- Rewards and Employee Recognition programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
