RN - Hospital

Is mental health nursing your specialty? Beacon Inpatient in Bunkie is looking to add Full Time Registered Nurses to our team. 12-hour Day and Night shifts available.We offer a new competitive pay rate and shift differentials. We are offering up to a $,10,000 sign on bonus for full time employment.Beacon Behavioral Support Services is one of the largest and most established behavioral health programs in Louisiana. For 25 years, Beacon employs caring staff at locations across southeast Louisiana: Baton Rouge, Metairie, Slidell, Hammond, Bogalusa, Bunkie, Opelousas, and Lutcher. We currently provide inpatient programs and intensive outpatient programs (IOP) that provide therapy to those struggling with emotional disorders, substance abuse, and mental disorders. Over the past 2 years, Beacon has expanded its service line to partner with Psychiatric Private Practices in TX, AR, MS, FL, AL.Beacon's mission, "to provide unsurpassed patient care in a compassionate, cost-effective, and ethical manner," has been, and will always be, the cornerstone of Beacon's success. To fulfill this mission, Beacon Behavioral Hospital seeks dedicated, compassionate, and professional staff in a variety of roles within behavioral health services.SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIESFunction as the Charge Nurse, responsible for nursing care and supervision of LPNs, CNAs and Mental Health Technicians. RNs assure that care provided demonstrates the ANA standards for care and utilizes evidence-based practice.Collaborate in the development and implementation of the treatment program, including individual Plans of Care.Serve as the Medication Nurse as needed and assist LPNs and all staff as needed. Teamwork is essential in this role.Assist the DON as the liaison between the program staff and medical staff.Work within established budget and staffing guidelines.Participate in Performance Improvement by engaging in the plan, study, do act cycle of improvement.Serve as a role model to others of professionalism, positive attitude, and excellent patient care.Other duties as assigned.The above responsibilities are simply a summary of important tasks and not all inclusive.QUALIFICATIONSMust have Registered Nurse Licensure in the state of operation.Must have a Bachelor's, associate degree or diploma in nursing with documented evidence of educational program focused on treating psychiatric patients.Must have at least 2 years of nursing experience, 1 year of which was providing nursing care to the mentally ill, OR receive regular documented supervision/consultation from a Master's prepared psychiatric nurse.Certification in Basic Life Support required.Certification in non-violent crisis intervention.ABOUT BEACON:Beacon Behavioral Hospital, one of the largest and most established behavioral health programs in Louisiana. For 25 years, Beacon employs caring staff at locations across southeast Louisiana: Baton Rouge, Lacombe, Metairie, Slidell, Hammond, Houma, Bogalusa, Bunkie, Opelousas, and Lutcher. We currently provide inpatient programs and intensive outpatient programs (IOP) that provide therapy to those struggling with emotional disorders, substance abuse, and mental disorders.Beacon's mission, "to provide unsurpassed patient care in a compassionate, cost-effective, and ethical manner," has been, and will always be, the cornerstone of Beacon's success. To fulfill this mission, Beacon Behavioral Hospital seeks dedicated, compassionate, and professional staff in a variety of roles within behavioral health services.What makes Beacon Behavioral a great choice?At Beacon, we understand the importance of striking a balance between family and professional life. It is our goal to provide full-time employees with:Competitive salaryProfessional development training available (CEUs)Comprehensive benefits package: health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance and 401kWork-life balanceOrganizational growth opportunitiesRewards and Employee Recognition programsVisit for more information.