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Community Care Hospital Registered Nurse (RN) Behavioral Health Inpatient in New Orleans, Louisiana
Benefits
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- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
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Community Care Hospital (New Orleans Area) have openings for Full Time Day/Night Charge Registered Nurses. Small psychiatric unit with best staff to patient ratio around. If you're a seasoned nurse or just getting your license we're offering an Exciting Sign On Bonus!!!!!!
Duties and Responsibilities of our Charge Nurses (RN):
Independently implements the nursing process with patients including carrying out daily duties on the assigned floor and physicians orders in a timely manner;
Makes unit rounds and provides direct care.
Counts and distributes controlled medications; maintains availability of medications and supplies; assists with orientation of new or unfamiliar staff;
Performs first aid and alerts physicians and Director of Nursing of patient emergencies or unusual change in condition;
Assess and thoroughly documents patients mental-psychosocial needs; confers with charge nurses and physicians on other shifts regarding condition of patients;
Makes shift assignments based on the needs of the patient, expertise of the staff and acuity of the milieu;
Evaluate and update care plan based on patient's needs and response to care;
Teaches patient skills of self care;
Protects human and civil rights of patients and staff;
Educates patients and their families on health, illness and medication usage; may participate in bathing and feeding patients;
May assist in physical examinations and histories;
May collect lab certain specimens;
Attends unit meetings and in-services;
Completes and submit incident reports for all patient and employee injuries.
Credential Requirement:
- Graduation from an accredited nursing program and at least one (1) year of recent experience in the care of mentally ill or emotionally disturbed preferred.
- Possession of a valid Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing, current, Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate.
- Current Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certificate preferred.
Only serious Registered Nurses (RN) inquiries will be considered. Please email cover letter and resume to the email address above.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $66,500.00 - $80,702.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Psychiatry
Physical Setting:
- JCAHO accredited facility
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
- Nursing: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Required)
- RN (Required)
Work Location: In person