RN - Hospital at BEACON BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT SERVICES

Bunkie, Louisiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Registered Nurse Licensure, Psychiatric Care, Medication Administration, Teamwork, Performance Improvement, Patient Care, Crisis Intervention, Basic Life Support

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

REGISTERED NURSE Beacon Behavioral Hospital, one of the largest and most established behavioral health programs in Louisiana. For over 27 years, Beacon employs caring staff at locations across southeast Louisiana: Baton Rouge, Lacombe, Metairie, Slidell, Hammond, Bogalusa, Bunkie, Opelousas, Lutcher and New Orleans. We currently provide inpatient programs and intensive outpatient programs (IOP) that provide therapy to those struggling with emotional disorders, substance abuse, and mental disorders. Our Inpatient team in Bunkie is looking for FT Night Shift RN to add on our team. FT RN's have the opportunity to earn up to $ 10,000 retention bonus. For You. For Them. There Is Help. Beacon’s mission, “to provide unsurpassed patient care in a compassionate, cost-effective, and ethical manner,” has been, and will always be, the cornerstone of Beacon’s success. To fulfill this mission, Beacon Behavioral Hospital seeks dedicated, compassionate, and professional staff in a variety of roles within behavioral health services. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES * Function as the Charge Nurse, responsible for nursing care and supervision of LPNs, CNAs and Mental Health Technicians. RNs assure that care provided demonstrates the ANA standards for care and utilizes evidence-based practice. * Collaborate in the development and implementation of the treatment program, including individual Plans of Care. * Serve as the Medication Nurse as needed and assist LPNs and all staff as needed. Teamwork is essential in this role. * Assist the DON as the liaison between the program staff and medical staff. * Work within established budget and staffing guidelines. * Participate in Performance Improvement by engaging in the plan, study, do act cycle of improvement. * Serve as a role model to others of professionalism, positive attitude, and excellent patient care. * Other duties as assigned. The above responsibilities are simply a summary of important tasks and not all inclusive. QUALIFICATIONS * Must have Registered Nurse Licensure in the state of operation. * Must have a Bachelor’s, associate degree or diploma in nursing with documented evidence of educational program focused on treating psychiatric patients. * Must have at least 2 years of nursing experience, 1 year of which was providing nursing care to the mentally ill Or receive regular documented supervision/consultation from a master’s prepared psychiatric nurse. * Certification in Basic Life Support required. * Certification in non-violent crisis intervention. What makes Beacon Behavioral Health a great choice? At Beacon, we understand the importance of striking a balance between family and professional life. It is our goal to provide full-time employees with: * Competitive salary * Professional development training available (CEUs) * Comprehensive benefits package: health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance and 401k * Work-life balance * Organizational growth opportunities * Rewards and Employee Recognition programs Only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Pre-employment screenings and verification of credentials (if applicable) is required prior to start date. Beacon uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Beacon is Equal Opportunity Employer. Visit www.beaconbh.com for more information.

Responsibilities

The RN will function as the Charge Nurse, overseeing nursing care and supervising LPNs and CNAs. They will also collaborate on treatment programs and assist in medication administration as needed.