Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Monroe·Ouachita Parish, Louisiana
The Registered Nurse is responsible for delivering quality individual care through risk assessment, admissions, discharges, and medication administration. They must manage acute crisis situations and maintain clinical records for adult and geriatric psychiatric patients.
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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 of Monroe/West Monroe is an 82 bed, acute adult/geriatric psych facility. The hospital delivers a comprehensive range of care, including both inpatient and outpatient treatment options, designed to support the unique needs of older adults.
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.
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.
Excellent Benefit Package Offered for Full-Time Employees: Medical Dental Vision 401k Life and Disability
Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Monroe 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.
Candidates must possess a current unencumbered Louisiana Registered Nurse license and an RN degree, with a BS preferred. Experience in psychiatric nursing is preferred.
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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