REGISTERED NURSE - DAY SHIFT

Freedom Behavioral Lake Charles is a growing psychiatric hospital focused on providing compassionate, high-quality care to both adult and geriatric patients. We’ve built a supportive, team-driven environment where caring for our patients and supporting one another go hand in hand. Since opening our first facility in Magnolia, Mississippi in 2015, we’ve grown to 12 locations across Louisiana, Texas, and Mississippi.

As we continue to expand, we are growing our Lake Charles team in preparation for increasing our capacity to 42 beds, allowing us to better serve our community.

At Freedom Behavioral Lake Charles, our employees are at the center of everything we do. Their commitment and passion make a meaningful difference every day. We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and heard. We support our team by offering competitive compensation, opportunities for advancement, ongoing training, and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

We are currently seeking Registered Nurses (RNs) to join our clinical team on the Day Shift (6:45 AM - 7:00 PM), working a 2/3 block schedule. 

POSITION SUMMARY: 

A Registered Nurse (RN) at Freedom Behavioral Lake Charles provides high-quality, compassionate care to patients experiencing mental and behavioral health conditions while helping maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment.

In this role, the RN completes thorough patient assessments, develops and carries out individualized care plans, administers medications, and closely monitors each patient’s progress. They observe and document changes in behavior and mental status, respond to urgent situations, and use de-escalation techniques to support patient safety.

RNs work closely with physicians, therapists, and the rest of the care team to ensure treatment goals are met. They also provide education and support to patients and their families, helping them better understand care plans and develop healthy coping strategies. Strong clinical judgment, clear communication, and a compassionate approach are key to delivering safe and effective psychiatric care.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: 

Education: A minimum of an associate degree in nursing. 

License: Licensed as a RN to practice in the state 

Experience: One year of RN experience is preferred; experience performing duties in a healthcare setting is preferred.

BENEFITS

Challenging and rewarding work environment

Excellent staff to patient ratio

Competitive Compensation

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
Generous Paid Time Off
401(K) with company match

Freedom Behavioral Hospital Lake Charles provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.