Registered Nurse – Geriatric Psychiatry – Day Shift

Job overview

The Registered Nurse – Geriatric Psychiatry – Day Shift role is onsite in Baton Rouge, LA, on a full-time basis. Compensation is not specified; the posting describes it as a competitive package to be determined. Seaside Health System’s Geriatric Psychiatry unit cares for older adults with mental health needs. The nurse provides direct patient care, including assessment, medication management, and treatment planning, and collaborates with an interdisciplinary team on individualized care plans. The role also documents progress, communicates with families and healthcare providers, participates in shift reports, and contributes to quality improvement and evidence-based practice.

What you'll do

• Provide direct care to older adult patients with mental health needs
• assess patients, manage medications, and support treatment planning
• develop and implement individualized care plans with the interdisciplinary team
• document progress
• communicate with families and providers
• participate in shift reports and quality improvement initiatives.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

registered nurse

geriatric psychiatry

patient care

medication management

treatment planning

baton rouge la

seaside health system

day shift

full-time

older adult care

louisiana rn license

bachelor’s degree required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• The posting describes a comprehensive benefits package but does not provide details.

Why this role

The posting requires current Louisiana Registered Nurse licensure, at least one year of med-surg and/or geriatric psychiatry or related experience, and a bachelor’s degree in nursing or a related field.

About the employer

Seaside Health System is hiring for this role. Industry: Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals. Sector: 62.