RN - Hospital

Location: Lacombe, Louisiana

Beacon's Lacombe Inpatient Facility is seeking RNs for all shifts. Beacon Behavioral Hospital is one of the largest and most established behavioral health programs in Louisiana, with locations across southeast Louisiana including Baton Rouge, Lacombe, Metairie, Slidell, Hammond, Bogalusa, Bunkie, Opelousas, and Lutcher.

Job Description:

• Function as the Charge Nurse, responsible for nursing care and supervision of LPNs, CNAs, and Mental Health Technicians.
• 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.
• 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.

Requirements:

• 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.

Professional Development:

• Professional development training available (CEUs).
• Organizational growth opportunities.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive benefits package: health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and 401k.
• Work-life balance.
• Rewards and Employee Recognition programs.