Psychitric Registered Nurse

POSITION SUMMARY

A Registered Nurse (RN) at Freedom Behavioral Lake Charles plays a critical role in providing compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals experiencing mental and behavioral health conditions. RNs help maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment while supporting patients throughout their treatment and recovery journey.

In this role, RNs complete patient assessments, develop and implement individualized care plans, administer medications and treatments, and closely monitor patient progress and response to care. They observe and document changes in patient condition, respond to crisis situations, and utilize de-escalation techniques to promote patient safety and emotional stability.

Registered Nurses work collaboratively with physicians, therapists, social workers, and the interdisciplinary treatment team to support treatment goals and continuity of care. They also provide education and support to patients and families regarding treatment plans, medications, and ongoing care needs.

This position is ideal for a dependable and compassionate professional with strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and a passion for making a meaningful impact in behavioral healthcare.

The role typically involves working a 2/3 block schedule with 12-hour shifts.

• Education:
  
  A minimum of an associate degree in nursing.
• License:
  Licensed as an RN to practice in the state.
• Experience:
  
  One year of RN experience is preferred; experience performing duties in a healthcare setting is preferred.

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Excellent staff to patient ratio
• Competitive Compensation
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401(K) with company match

Freedom Behavioral Hospital Lake Charles 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.