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Registered Nurse (RN) – Full-time - 12-hour shifts – 2/3 split schedule

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Monroe is currently seeking Registered Nurses to join our Monroe team. As a valued member of our organization, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life for our patients.

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Monroe is a 42 bed, acute adult/geriatric psych facility. The hospital delivers a comprehensive range of care, including both inpatient and outpatient treatment options, designed to support the unique needs of older adults.

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. 

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Complete all admission and discharge paperwork including nursing assessments on individuals with mental health/substance abuse symptoms exhibiting a state of crisis and needs with development of 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 Chem, and CBC

Assist with seclusions and restraints when necessary and complete all required paperwork (i.e. seclusion/restraint packets and incident reports by the end of the shift)

Maintain clinical records in accordance with agency policies.

Qualifications:
• Possesses current Unencumbered Louisiana Registered Nurse license
• RN Degree, BS preferred
• Psychiatric Nursing Experience preferred

• Updated resumes with work history required

We offer comprehensive benefits such as:
• Challenging and rewarding work environment

• Excellent staff to patient ratio
• Competitive Compensation
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
• Paid Time Off
• 401(K) with company match

Freedom 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.

****All Applicants selected for employment will be required to undergo a post-offer drug test and federal background investigation.****