REGISTERED NURSE

Freedom Behavioral Lake Charles is a rapidly expanding psychiatric hospital committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care to both adult and geriatric patients. We are proud to foster a positive, team-oriented environment where exceptional patient care and strong employee support remain at the center of everything we do. Since opening our first facility in Magnolia, Mississippi in 2015, Freedom Behavioral has continued to grow and now operates 12 facilities across Louisiana, Texas, and Mississippi.

As we continue to grow, we are excited to expand our Lake Charles team in preparation for increasing our capacity to 46 beds, allowing us to provide care and support to even more individuals within our community.

At Freedom Behavioral Lake Charles, our employees are the foundation of our success. Their dedication, compassion, and commitment make a meaningful impact every day, and we are devoted to creating a workplace where team members feel appreciated, respected, and empowered to succeed. We proudly offer competitive compensation, opportunities for career advancement, ongoing education and training, and a strong commitment to promoting a healthy work-life balance.

If you are searching for more than just a career—if you are looking for purpose, professional growth, a supportive team environment, and the opportunity to truly make a difference in the lives of others—Freedom Behavioral Lake Charles is the place for you.

We are currently seeking Registered Nurses (RNs) to join our clinical team with working a 2/3 block schedule and 12-hour shifts.

POSITION SUMMARY: 

A Registered Nurse (RN) at Freedom Behavioral Lake Charles plays a critical role in delivering compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals experiencing mental and behavioral health conditions. RNs help maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment while supporting patients throughout their treatment and recovery journey.

In this role, Registered Nurses perform comprehensive patient assessments, develop and implement individualized care plans, administer medications and treatments, and closely monitor patient progress and response to care. They observe, document, and communicate changes in patient condition, respond effectively to urgent or crisis situations, and utilize de-escalation techniques to promote patient safety and emotional stability.

RNs work collaboratively with physicians, therapists, social workers, and other interdisciplinary team members to support treatment goals and ensure continuity of care. They also provide education and guidance to patients and families regarding treatment plans, medications, coping skills, and ongoing care needs.

This position requires strong clinical judgment, critical thinking abilities, excellent communication skills, and a compassionate, patient-focused approach to care. The ideal candidate is dependable, professional, and passionate about making a meaningful impact as an essential member of the Freedom Behavioral Lake Charles healthcare team.

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.