Acadia Healthcare-River Place Behavioral Health offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits and opportunities for development and advancement. We currently have 8, 10, and 12 week opportunities available.

River Place Behavioral Health, a service of Ochsner Health System, provides state-of-the-art psychiatric care for adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and other mental health concerns. We are located in Laplace, Louisiana.

As a Registered Nurse (RN) at River Place you will participate in the development and implementation of patients' treatment plan by:

• Assessing physical and behavioral health needs of patient, develop and implement nursing care plans, maintain medical records and educate patients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions.

• Providing nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice as defined within the state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures and protocols, as well as facility and corporate policies and procedures.

• Ensuring patient’s status is assessed on an ongoing basis and pertinent information gathered is documented and notifying physicians of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergency or change in medical status regarding response to medications, etc.

• Accurately administering medications per ordered note and document accurate count of controlled substance medication administration on required documents.

• Communicating therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, coworkers and others involved in patient treatment in an effective manner.

One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Registered Nurse is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career.

Education

• Associates or better in Nursing/Healthcare

• Bachelors or better in Nursing/Healthcare

Licenses & Certifications

• Reg Nurse

Skills

• Problem Solving
• Communication
• Customer Focus
• Attention to Detail

Behaviors

• Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization