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Registered Nurse - RN
Job in
Alexandria, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, 71302, USA
Listed on 2026-01-12
Listing for:
Longleaf Hospital
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
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Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, Mental Health Nurse, Psychiatry
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Registered Nurse – RN (Longleaf Hospital)
Longleaf Behavioral Healthcare invites qualified Registered Nurses to join our Full‑time Night behavioral health team. The role supports high‑quality psychiatric nursing, engages families, and promotes recovery in a collaborative setting.
What We Look For- Empathy and compassion for patients in a psychiatric setting.
- Strong communication skills and active listening.
- Commitment to continuous learning and evidence‑based practice.
- Advocacy for patient and family needs.
- Patience and resilience in supporting long‑term recovery.
- Provide and coordinate care by assessing patients’ physical and behavioral health needs.
- Develop and implement individualized nursing care plans.
- Maintain accurate medical records and educate patients and families about conditions.
- Apply nursing standards per state regulations, facility policies, and clinical protocols.
- Administer medications, document counts, and ensure precise medication administration record.
- Communicate therapeutically with patients, visitors, and multidisciplinary team members.
- Document treatment plans upon admission and update as needed.
- Demonstrate universal precautions and direct patient care within scope of practice.
- Graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
- Current RN license in the state of employment (eligible to practice as required).
- One year of nursing experience; psychiatric/mental health or substance abuse background a plus.
- CPR, de‑escalation, and restraint certification required; training available upon hire.
- First aid certification may be required per state or facility requirements.
7 pm–7 am nights – Full‑time, 40 hours per week.
Apply to join a team dedicated to behavioral health, professional growth, and community impact.
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