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Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Bastrop is Currently Seeking an Experienced and Motivated RN to Join our Team!

We are excited to extend services in this area to those in need! The Freedom Team puts patient care first by driving processes to ensure quality and compliance. We have an energetic, motivated leadership team implementing exciting new changes. Our team strives to nurture and elevate the talents of all employees. If you want to be a part of a growing team impacting the lives of others, apply now! We are looking forward to adding members to our team!

We are hiring Full-time and PRN (as needed).

Position Summary:

• Assumes leadership responsibility for day-to-day coordination of patient care activities for the unit while maintaining standards of professional nursing practice in accord with TJC, federal and state regulations.
• Provides direct patient care within the scope of the RN nursing license.
• Assumes the role of Charge nurse as assigned providing oversight to ancillary staff during their scheduled shift.
• Provides direct oversight to the nursing staff as indicated in the absence of the Director of Nursing and communicates with the DON on relevant nursing care issues.
• Participates in the performance Improvement through completion of assigned chart monitoring.
• Coordinates the performance of nursing care to patients within the scope of practice and in compliance with policies, procedures, and standards.
• Communicates with the medical staff on identified patient issues.
• Performs patient care assessments timely and accurately.
• Addresses patient care needs in a timely manner.
• Documents findings into the medical record accurately and timely.
• Completes all admission paperwork.
• Ensures all admission and daily documentation is completed thoroughly and signed and dated according to protocol.
• Adheres to Human Resource policies regarding code of conduct and attendance.
• Follows Infection Control and Employee Health Guidelines to ensure safety of patients and staff.
• Maintains knowledge of admission criteria and accurately documents admission criteria for new admissions.
• Functions as a member of the treatment team and communicates identified patient goals, interventions, and assessments.

Preferred knowledge, skills, and/or experience required:

Education:

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited nursing program required.

License:

• Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Louisiana.
• Current CPR/BLS certification through the American Heart Association. (Will provide service or renewal if needed)

Experience:

• New graduates encouraged to apply OR
• One-year minimum experience in Mental Health Preferred
• Experience in skilled nursing or behavioral health preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment, documentation, and patient care skills
• Experience working as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team preferred
  

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance

Freedom provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

****All Applicants selected for employment will be required to undergo a post-offer drug test and federal background investigation****