Registered Nurse Full-time - Days/Nights

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of quality individual care through the nursing process of risk assessment, admissions, discharges, administering medication, unit management, and crisis management.

Responsibilities

• Complete all admission and discharge paperwork including nursing assessments on individuals with mental health/substance abuse symptoms exhibiting a state of crisis and develop nursing care plans.
• Monitor, record and report symptoms and changes in individuals' conditions by observation using proper nursing care and document individual progress or lack thereof.
• Complete required daily shift notes for all individuals.
• Ensure all chart checks, assessments, vitals are completed, and all required logs are updated on the shift.
• Complete daily assignment sheet.
• Facilitate groups and activities on the unit with the individuals.
• Intervene, stabilize and manage acute crisis situations as needed.
• Assist in training co‑staff in areas relating to service specialties as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality for all indirect/direct service in accordance with agency policies and HIPAA policies.
• Demonstrate competency for blood glucose monitoring, alcohol breathalyzer, urine drug screen, pregnancy test, and PPD skin tests.
• Monitor and document all ordered labs, screenings, and results such as PPD, blood glucose, UA, RPR, blood chemistry, and CBC.
• Assist with seclusions and restraints when necessary and complete all required paperwork (e.g., seclusion/restraint packets and incident reports) by the end of the shift.
• Maintain clinical records in accordance with agency policies.

Qualifications

• Current unencumbered Louisiana Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• RN degree; BS preferred.
• Psychiatric nursing experience preferred.
• Updated resume with work history required.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Life and disability insurance

Schedule

Full‑time – 12‑hour shifts with a 2/3 split schedule.