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RN, Behavioral Health - Part Time Job in Lake Charles

Job Description

Summary:

The Behavioral Health Inpatient Unit is a 25-bed unit. This unit provides psychiatric treatment for adults (18 years and older) and older adult patients (55 and above) that are exhibiting acute psychiatric conditions who require 24-hour inpatient treatment. The Behavioral Health RN is part of a multi-disciplinary team of professional’s that provide individualized care to each patient with a primary objective of assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of each patient in a therapeutic environment that fosters positive change. 

Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents nursing care in accordance with facility and departmental policies and in accordance with standards of professional nursing practice. This position is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self or others who are under his/her direction.

Requirements:

Graduate of a State Board School of Nursing or equivalent.

Six (6) months experience preferred

Current RN license or permit to practice professional nursing in the State of Louisiana.

American Heart Association BLS – within two (2) weeks of employment

De-escalation training within 90 days of hire and maintain training annually thereafter.

Two (2) years experience in psychiatric nursing preferred.

Work Type: 

Per Diem As Needed