RN, Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health
Company: Christus Health
Location: Lake Charles
Posted on: September 20, 2022
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Job Description:
DescriptionSummary:The Behavioral Health Inpatient Unit is a
25-bed unit. This unit provides psychiatric treatment for adults
(18 years and older) and older adult patients (55 and above) that
are exhibiting acute psychiatric conditions who require 24-hour
inpatient treatment. The Behavioral Health RN is part of a
multi-disciplinary team of professional's that provide
individualized care to each patient with a primary objective of
assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of each patient in a
therapeutic environment that fosters positive change. Assesses,
plans, implements, evaluates and documents nursing care in
accordance with facility and departmental policies and in
accordance with standards of professional nursing practice. This
position is accountable for the quality of nursing services
delivered by self or others who are under his/her
direction.Requirements:Graduate of a State Board School of Nursing
or equivalent.Six (6) months experience preferredCurrent RN license
or permit to practice professional nursing in the State of
Louisiana.American Heart Association BLS - within two (2) weeks of
employment De-escalation training within 90 days of hire and
maintain training annually thereafter.Two (2) years experience in
psychiatric nursing preferred.Work Type: Per Diem As Needed
Keywords: Christus Health, Lake Charles , RN, Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health, Healthcare , Lake Charles, Louisiana
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