Woman's Hospital·St. George, Louisiana
Provide specialized psychiatric care and support to pregnant women and new mothers in an inpatient setting. Responsibilities include conducting mental health assessments, developing individualized care plans, and administering prescribed medications.
The Woman’s Hospital Perinatal Mental Health Unit is the state’s first inpatient pregnancy and postpartum psychiatric unit. The unit has a specialty focus on adult perinatal women suffering from acute mental health conditions and requiring detainment for the treatment of perinatal women suffering from mental health illness.
A registered nurse in the Perinatal Mental Health Unit is responsible for providing specialized care and support to pregnant women and new mothers experiencing mental health challenges. This role involves assessment, treatment, education, and support to ensure the overall well-being and mental health of the mother.
Responsible for directing/coordinating nursing care based on professional nursing practice standards, in accordance with ANA Standards & the LA Nurse Practice Act.
Seeks professional development; maintains knowledge & skills required to deliver nursing care in assigned area.
Conduct thorough assessments of pregnant women and new mothers to identify mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, psychosis, or other perinatal mental health disorders.
Evaluate the psychological and emotional well-being of the patient to determine appropriate care plans.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop individualized care plans based on the assessment findings, medical history, and specific mental health needs of the patient.
Establish goals and interventions to address mental health issues and enhance coping mechanisms for the mother.
Administer and monitor medications as prescribed, ensuring appropriate dosage, monitoring for side effects, and providing education to the patient and their family regarding medication management.
Collaborates with healthcare team and other healthcare professionals to ensure integrated and holistic care for the patient.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records, documenting assessments, care plans, interventions, and patient progress.
Participation in environmental safety rounds daily and as designated by healthcare team for sustained monitoring of patient safety to unit.
Provide timely and detailed reports to the healthcare team and supervisors.
Perform other duties assigned by department management according to policies and procedures and the mission of Woman's Hospital.
Schedule: Full-Time; Days
Three 12-hour shifts per week
Woman’s is one of the largest specialty hospitals in the country dedicated to the care of women and infants. Nationally recognized [https://www.womans.org/about/quality-care-safety/accreditations] for exceptional patient care, innovative programs, and a supportive work environment, we consistently exceed state and national benchmarks for patient satisfaction—a reflection of our commitment to those we serve.
We’re home to Louisiana’s largest delivery service and perform thousands of procedures annually, including over 8,500 surgeries and 35,000 breast procedures. Woman’s was the first hospital in the Baton Rouge area to earn Magnet designation for nursing excellence, and we’re honored to be named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare year after year.
We are proud of the care our staff provides to patients—and to one another—every day.
For more information or to contact our recruiting team, email us at hrjobs@womans.org [https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/WOM1000WHF/hrjobs@womans.org].
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Woman’s Hospital. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Market context
Behavioral-health roles in Louisiana are often driven by ongoing demand for licensed clinicians who can support individuals with serious mental illness in community and outpatient settings. These positions can be competitive because employers typically look for active Louisiana licensure, at least two years of relevant experience, and a valid driver's license, while benefits such as dental, vision, paid holidays, sick leave, and an employee assistance program may help offset the workload. Before applying, confirm your licensure status and driver’s license are current, and note that the requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save research time.
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