Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

We are actively seeking Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to join our excellent nurse team!  Acadia Healthcare - 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. 

BENEFITS:

River Place Behavioral Health provides a comprehensive package of benefits for our full-time nurses. Current benefits include:

• Competitive hourly rate with shift differential available
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Sick, Vacation, Holiday, and Personal Days
• Acadia Healthcare 401(k) plan

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Monitor patient health and administer basic care utilizing the nursing process within the LPN/LVN scope of practice. 
• Role model expectations related to customer service and demonstrates a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety.
• Provide for the basic comfort of patient, implement nursing interventions identified in the plan of care that is individualized to their needs.
• Discuss the care provided with patient and listen to their concerns. Report status changes and concerns to registered nurses and doctors.
• Maintain standards of professional nursing practice in accordance with facility policy and procedures.  

EXPERIENCE/LICENSES REQUIREMENTS:

• Prefer one year of nursing experience in behavioral health.
• Current Practical Nurse (LPN) license as required by Louisiana