Registered Nurse (RN) — Adult Psychiatric Care, Day or Night Shift

Job overview

The Registered Nurse (RN) — Adult Psychiatric Care role is onsite in Bunkie, LA. The posting lists pay of $40–$45 per hour and day and night shifts from 7 a.m.–7 p.m. or 7 p.m.–7 a.m. Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Bunkie is providing services to adult civil commitment psychiatric patients through a new 60-bed facility. The RN coordinates unit-level patient care and provides direct nursing care within the scope of the RN license. The role supports safe, compliant care through assessment, documentation, communication with medical staff, and participation in treatment and quality-improvement activities.

What you'll do

• Coordinate day-to-day patient care
• provide direct nursing care
• assume charge nurse oversight when assigned
• monitor and document patient assessments and care
• complete admission paperwork
• communicate patient issues to medical staff
• participate in chart monitoring and performance improvement
• and work as a treatment-team member.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

registered nurse (rn)

bunkie la

freedom behavioral hospital of bunkie

adult psychiatric care

civil commitment patients

day shift 7 a.m.–7 p.m.

night shift 7 p.m.–7 a.m.

patient assessments

charge nurse

treatment team

rn license

$40–$45 per hour

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting identifies day and night shifts, 7 a.m.–7 p.m. and 7 p.m.–7 a.m.; an associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing and a state RN license are required.

About the employer

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Bunkie is hiring for this role. Industry: Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals. Sector: 62.