RN, Acute Psych Geriatric - Full Time

Company: Christus Health
Location: Lake Charles
Posted on: May 25, 2023

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 professionals 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.Requirements:Graduate of a State Board School of Nursing or equivalent.Six (6) months experience preferred.Current RN license or permit to practice professional nursing in the State of Louisiana.American Heart Association BLS within two (2) weeks of employmentDe-escalation training within 90 days of hire and maintain training annually thereafter.Two (2) years experience in psychiatric nursing preferred.Work Type:Full TimeRequiredPreferredJob Industries

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