REGISTERED NURSE
Freedom Behavioral · Ferriday, LA · 3 wk ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
Join a leadership team with a strong commitment to patient care and employee development. 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.
About the role
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.
- 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.
Qualifications
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
- RN License through the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.
- Minimum one year of experience in mental health, with experience in caring for dual diagnosis patients preferred.
Schedule
- Day Shift (7 AM - 7 PM)
- Night Shift (7 PM - 7 AM)
- PRN