Registered Nurse; RN -Behavioral Health

Registered Nurse (RN) – Behavioral Health (Full‑time)

Job Category: Nursing

Requisition Number: REGIS
002643

• Posted:
  December 4, 2025
• Full‑time
• On‑site

Jefferson Parish Correctional Center, Gretna, LA 70053, USA

The Registered Professional Nurse (RN) is responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Directs and guides patient teaching, clinical care, and ancillary personnel while maintaining standards and ethics of professional nursing in accordance with applicable State Board of Nursing and other accrediting agencies. Provides strong analytical, decision‑making skills and has positive communication skills.

• Graduate from a national or state approved school of nursing program.
• Holds and maintains a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of employment.
• American Heart Association BLS certified.
• Corrections experience a plus.
• Medication administration experience (Preferred).

Competitive pay and excellent benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance. Comprehensive retirement plan, paid time off, and a variety of other great benefits.

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