Seaside Health System is seeking full-time Behavioral Health RNs in our Baton Rouge Inpatient Hospital for the day shift. Successful candidates are RNs who value clinical excellence, integrity and treating patients and colleagues with dignity and respect.

We offer:

• Competitive Salaries based on experience.
• Collaborative community with supportive colleagues.
• Mentoring by senior nursing staff who are committed to your success and professional development.
• A nurse-centric management team with an ED who is an RN, and DON & ADON promoted from our sister hospital in NOLA.
• Established clinical protocols, policies and procedures based on outcomes and evidence-based practice.
• Medical, Dental, Life, AD&D insurance and generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program.
• 401(k) retirement plan.

Responsibilities may include:

• Provide direct patient care
• Work within interdisciplinary teams.
• Supervise LPNs
• Practice crisis intervention and stabilization
• Engage in psychiatric rehabilitation and intervention
• Educate patients and families
• Coordinate care

Requirements:

• Must have a Louisiana State RN license.
• Military RNs and their families are eligible for expedited RN in licensure in LA and are encouraged to apply.
• One year or more work experience in a psych/mental health/behavioral health facility preferred but not required.
• Active listening skills and empathy for patients.
• Mature, professional, and positive attitude.
• Strong oral and written communication skills including the ability to set boundaries, use and interpret nonverbal ques.
• Emotional Intelligence including the ability to manage stress and anxiety, knows when to ask for help and how to be a reliable colleague.
• Critical thinking including the ability to implement interventions that are proven to result in a positive outcome for patients

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