RN Limited Assignment Behavioral Health Emergency Department NT

Your job is more than a job. You understand the unique challenges and rewards of being a behavioral health nurse because, let’s face it, physical health is nothing without mental wellness. You know it’s not always about a cure, so you use every ounce of skill and compassion to comfort your patients struggling with diagnoses like depression, bipolar disorder, and social phobias. At the end of the day, isn’t it really about each of us as humans having a shot at living our best life with the hand we were dealt?

Responsibilities

• Take the lead: prioritizing, coordinating, and delegating all care touchpoints for your patients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to ensure appropriate direct patient care.
• Maintain and advocate a safe environment for everyone.
• Monitor and engage with your patients, families, and appropriate care team members concerning significant events, patient condition changes, or patient questions and concerns.
• Prevent and treat wounds.
• Monitor and execute Joint Commission infection control and environment of care requirements.
• Ensure continuity of care, efficient throughput, consistent communications, and an exceptional experience for every patient.
• Advise and consult with supervisor when unable to complete assignments or perform tasks promptly, effectively, or safely.
• Initiate patient and family education using appropriate resources and continuum of care services.
• Contribute to the team by assisting others without being asked.

Must-Haves

• Current nursing license to practice in Louisiana as defined by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.
• Enrollment in a BSN program within the first year of hire and completion within 3 years.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
• Current CPI (level 1).

Preferred

• BSN.
• Previous clinical experience in area of expertise.
• Minimum of 1-year professional nursing experience required for per diem, Flex-PRN positions.

Work Shift

Nights (United States of America)

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.