What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - Days position at Seaside Health System?
Seaside Health Systemis seeking full-time Behavioral Health RNs in ourBaton Rouge Inpatient Hospitalfor the day shift. Successful candidates are RNswho value clinical excellence, integrity and treating patients and colleagues with dignity and respect.
We offer:
- Competitive Salaries based on experience.
- Collaborative community with supportive colleagues.
- Mentoring by senior nursing staff who are committed to your success and professional development.
- Anurse-centric management teamwith an ED who is an RN, and DON & ADON promoted from our sister hospital in NOLA.
- Established clinical protocols, policies and procedures based on outcomes and evidence-based practice.
- Medical, Dental, Life, AD&D insurance and generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
Responsibilities may include:
- Provide direct patient care
- Work within interdisciplinary teams.
- Supervise LPNs
- Practice crisis intervention and stabilization
- Engage in psychiatric rehabilitation and intervention
- Educate patients and families
- Coordinate care
Requirements:
- Must have a Louisiana State RN license.
- Military RNs and their families are eligible forexpedited RN in licensure in LAand are encouraged to apply.
- One year or more work experience in a psych/mental health/behavioral health facility preferred but not required.
- Active listening skills and empathy for patients.
- Mature, professional, and positive attitude.
- Strong oral and written communication skills including the ability to set boundaries, use and interpret nonverbal ques.
- Emotional Intelligence including the ability to manage stress and anxiety, knows when to ask for help and how to be a reliable colleague.
- Critical thinking including the ability to implement interventions that are proven to result in a positive outcome for patients
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