Registered Nurse

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 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 is a 42-bed acute care facility providing specialized care for adults with their mental health and behavioral health needs. The hospital offers a wide range of services, including inpatient and outpatient care, as well as a variety of specialized programs and is a trusted resource for those seeking quality care and support.

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
• Shift Differential after 3:00 PM and entirety of the night shift 
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
• Generous 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.