BEACON BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT SERVICES·Bunkie, Louisiana
The Registered Nurse functions as the Charge Nurse, overseeing nursing care and supervising LPNs, CNAs, and Mental Health Technicians while ensuring care meets ANA standards and utilizes evidence-based practice. Responsibilities also include collaborating on treatment programs, serving as Medication Nurse when needed, and acting as a liaison between program and medical staff.
REGISTERED NURSE (RN) needed for Beacon Behavioral Inpatient Hospital at our facility in Bunkie.
Beacon is one of the largest and most established behavioral health programs in Louisiana.
For over 25 years, Beacon employs caring staff at locations across southeast Louisiana: Baton Rouge, Lacombe, Metairie, Slidell, Hammond, Houma, Bogalusa, Bunkie, Opelousas, and Lutcher.
We currently provide inpatient programs and intensive outpatient programs (IOP) that provide therapy to those struggling with emotional disorders, substance abuse, and mental disorders.
PRN 12-hour Day Shift and 12-hour Night Shifts available.
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.
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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.
What makes Beacon Behavioral Health a great choice?
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.
Candidates must possess Registered Nurse Licensure in the state of operation and hold a Bachelor’s, associate degree, or diploma in nursing with a focus on treating psychiatric patients. A minimum of two years of nursing experience is required, with at least one year dedicated to mentally ill patients, or documented supervision from a master’s prepared psychiatric nurse.
Market context
In Louisiana, nursing roles typically see steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and community care settings, especially for RNs with current licensure and recent clinical experience. These roles can be competitive because employers often look for candidates who can start quickly, meet certification and driving requirements, and handle patient care with limited onboarding. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm your RN license, CPR certification, and driver’s license are current before applying.
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