Registered Nurse (RN) - Full-time Nights Behavioral Hospital Setting

About the Role

River Oaks Hospital, located in metropolitan New Orleans, Louisiana, is a private psychiatric facility for adults, adolescents, and children. Since 1970, River Oaks has established a tradition of excellence in the treatment of acute psychiatric illness, dual diagnosis, alcohol and drug detoxification, trauma-based disorders, compulsive behaviors, and eating disorders. The hospital provides quality treatment for individuals suffering from mental illness and/or addictive disorders across all levels of care: inpatient, day or partial hospitalization, outpatient, and intensive outpatient.

The Registered Nurse is a registered professional nurse who delivers, coordinates, and evaluates patient care through collaborative efforts with health team members in accordance with the nursing process and the standards of care and practices. The Staff Nurse must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related criteria appropriate to the age of the patients served. This is a non-exempt hourly position.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and coordinate patient care in a psychiatric setting.
• Collaborate with health team members using the nursing process and standards of care.
• Provide care tailored to the physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs of patients across various age groups.
• Adhere to the Service Excellence Standards: Treat Everyone As a Guest, Demonstrate Professionalism and Excellence, and Practice Teamwork.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of Nursing.
• Current licensure with the Louisiana State Board of Nurses.
• Ability to clearly speak, write, and understand verbal and written English.
• Selected skills/credentials as defined by the department’s scope of services.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Previous experience in a psychiatric hospital or related inpatient setting preferred.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus for Night Shift: $5,000.
• Challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries.
• Competitive compensation.
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan.
• 401k plan with company match.
• Generous Paid Time Off.

Schedule

Full-time nights: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM; other times as indicated by immediate supervisor.