RN - Full Time or PRN

*** This opportunity comes along with working amongst two other Full Time Registered Nurses on Day or Night shift. We are looking to add to our exceptional team of Registered Nurses ****

JOB PURPOSE OR MISSION:

To provide quality nursing care, supervise and maintain adequate staffing to meet the needs of patient-centered care under the direction of the Director of Nursing and Medical Director. Supports and assists the Medical Director and Director of Nursing in maintaining appropriate standards of care and meeting all applicable state and federal laws.

WHY ST JAMES BEHAVIORAL?

• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Flexible Hours
• Well above required staffing patterns to serve patients and deliver clinical outcomes
• Competitive Pay with shift differentials
• Privately owned hospital with clinical background

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS include but are not limited to the following:

Day Shift 5:45P-6:15A

Competitive shift differentials, nightly and weekend

Supervision of MHT’s and contracted clinicians, laboratory, x-ray or pharmacy services providers in order to ensure appropriate standards of patient care are consistent and within the St. James Behavioral Health Hospital, Inc.

Guidelines as well as applicable state and federal laws

Assists with nursing quality improvement contributions for problem identification, investigation, actions, and monitoring of resolutions in effecting patient care and customer satisfaction systems

Participates in both short and long range planning of nursing activities and program evaluation

Interprets and facilitates appropriate nursing actions in response to administrative directives and a changing healthcare environment

Assists in coordination of infection control data collection monitoring and recommendations in the patient care setting

Assesses new patients within 8 hours of admission

Provides individual nursing care as order by the physician

Manages medication administration including monitoring and storage on a daily basis

Management of therapeutic milieu

Participates in interdisciplinary formulation of individual treatment plans

Provision of specialized treatments and therapies such as individual, group, and family therapies, requiring the clinical expertise of a professional psychiatric nurse.

Dictates and writes progress notes for one to one & group sessions in accordance with St. James Behavioral Health Hospital, Inc. policies and procedures

Organize and coordinate special programs and activities based on patient needs which may include communicable disease control, tuberculosis control, sexually transmitted disease and AIDS prevention and control

Must stay abreast of federal, state, and local laws and regulations complying with infection control and employee health standards

Collaborates with other disciplines and Medical Director providing information and assistance in the revision of treatment schedules

Participates as an active member of multidisciplinary team with input into patient treatment planning and the development of nursing portion

Assists in coordinating risk management activities to reduce or eliminate patient/staff/visitor injuries, illnesses, death, and/or financial loss.

Screens patients for appropriateness and obtains admission orders from attending physician

Completes and signs necessary admission paperwork and other required documentation within guidelines mandated by law and applicable hospital policies and procedures.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Must maintain an unrestricted Louisiana license to practice.

One year of psychiatric nursing experience in an inpatient setting preferred.

guidelines mandated by law and applicable hospital policies and procedures.

Environment:

• Inpatient

Employer type:

• Specialty hospital

Patient Type:

• Adults

Relocation Assistance Provided:

• No

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $34.00 - $42.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $34 - $42