RN - Hospital
Beacon Behavioral Hospital · New Orleans, LA · 2 days ago
HealthcareFull-time
About the role
Beacon Behavioral Hospital seeks a REGISTER NURSE to join their team. Beacon is one of the largest and most established behavioral health programs in Louisiana, offering inpatient and intensive outpatient programs across multiple locations.
Responsibilities
- Function as the Charge Nurse, overseeing LPNs, CNAs, and Mental Health Technicians.
- Assure care provided aligns with ANA standards and utilizes evidence-based practices.
- Collaborate in developing and implementing the treatment program, including individual Plans of Care.
- Assist in medication administration and support LPNs and other staff as needed.
- Work as liaison between program staff and medical staff, adhering to budget and staffing guidelines.
- Engage in Performance Improvement through the PDSA cycle of improvement.
- Model professionalism, positive attitude, and excellent patient care.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse licensure in the state of operation.
- Bachelor’s, Associate degree, or diploma in nursing with a focus on treating psychiatric patients.
- At least 2 years of nursing experience, with 1 year specifically in caring for the mentally ill.
- Certification in Basic Life Support.
- Certification in non-violent crisis intervention.