Head Nurse - Psychiatric Unit jobs in Bossier City, LA

Head Nurse - Psychiatric Unit directs nursing service activities for assigned patients in the psychiatric unit. Delegates responsibilities to auxiliary and psychiatric staff nurses; supervises preparation and maintenance of psychiatric patient clinical records, and writes reports on psychiatric staff performance and services rendered. Being a Head Nurse - Psychiatric Unit maintains pre-set inventory standards for solutions, supplies, medicines and equipment, and keeps track of narcotics. Requires a bachelor's degree in nursing. Additionally, Head Nurse - Psychiatric Unit requires Registered Nurse (RN). Typically reports to a director. The Head Nurse - Psychiatric Unit manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Head Nurse - Psychiatric Unit typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1-3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Psychiatric Nurse Manager
  • Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Minden
  • Minden, LA FULL_TIME
  • Freedom Behavioral of Minden has an immediate opening for a Nurse Manager to lead our nursing team in our psychiatric DPU!   


    Freedom Behavioral of Minden offers medical/dental/vision and supplemental insurance to full-time employees. We also have vacation and sick days as well as a matching 401K!  If you have the heart for caring for individuals suffering from a broad range of mental illnesses , this is the place to be! This leadership role is certainly rewarding, especially when you know you have contributed to the improvement in the quality of life of those we serve. If fulfilling your career potential in an environment where you know you have made a difference in the lives of others sounds appealing, this is the job for you!


    The Nurse Manager is responsible for upholding the standards of care established by regulatory and accrediting bodies. The Nurse Manager provides oversight and direction to all direct care nursing staff. The Nurse Manager ensures that the unit is staffed safely and according to protocol; providing assistance as needed to the nursing staff with regard to decision making, clinical judgement issues, medical staff communication, as well as providing direct patient care when indicated. Assumes nursing administrator on call duties when indicated. Provides direct oversight to the nursing staff. Participates in the QAPI process with monitoring, tracking and analyzing nursing data.  Ensures the development of the nursing schedule in a timely manner. Coordinates the performance of nursing care to patients within the scope of practice and in compliance with policies, procedures, and standards. Collaborates with Human Resources on hiring and termination of employees in the nursing department. Completes performance evaluations for nursing staff as scheduled. Actively works with Intake and the Service Development Department to facilitate admissions into the facility in a timely manner. Maintains knowledge of admission criteria and accurately documents admission criteria for new admissions. Functions as a member of the Utilization and Treatment Team to participate in the communication of identified patient goals, interventions, and assessment. Acts as a resource for all administrative, nursing, and direct care staff in formulation of policies, procedures, forms, and process that directly affect the nursing department and patient care. The Nurse Manager is charged with ensuring survey readiness through regulatory compliance and quality standards of care. The Nurse Manager collaborates on facilities’ projects and program development to oversee the safe accurate, development, and implementation of patient care. Participates as a member of the leadership team within the facility.


    REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND/OR EXPERIENCE:


    This position requires an RN license in good standing with the State of Louisiana. In addition, to be considered for this role, applicant must have:


    Minimum nursing education:  Bachelors Associate Degree in Nursing with five years of nursing experience and three years providing nursing care to the mentally ill; or

     the nurse shall have at least five years of nursing experience, three years of which were providing nursing care to the mentally ill or receiving regular, documented supervision/consultation from a Master's prepared psychiatric nurse. 


    Freedom Behavioral is actively responding to the COVID crisis through temperature checks, PPE, masks required at all times, social distancing of staff and patients, and screening protocols.  We offer remote interviewing for candidates.  We care about the safety of our patients and staff!


    Freedom 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.


  • 10 Days Ago

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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
  • MDB Health Services
  • Shreveport, LA FULL_TIME
  • Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP-BCExciting opportunity for work that includes providing psychotropic medication management to patients in long-term care facilities. Requires driving to one or mo...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Part Time
  • Oceans Healthcare
  • Shreveport, LA PART_TIME
  • The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) is responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and treating the mental health needs of the patient. The PMHNP works collaboratively with the psychia...
  • 26 Days Ago

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric - Full Time
  • VitalCaring Group
  • Bossier, LA FULL_TIME
  • Join VitalCaring as a Registered Nurse - Psychiatric, Bossier City LA Come Home to VitalCaring where we have a heart for home health care! If you are searching for a new home for your career, come hom...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Nurse Manager BHU - Registered Nurse (RN), Psychiatric / Behavior Health
  • Minden Medical Center
  • Minden, LA FULL_TIME
  • Minden Medical Center is looking for a well-organized Nurse Manager for our BHU Department. The ideal candidates will have the ability to interact in a positive and compassionate manner with patients,...
  • 13 Days Ago

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Registered Nurse / Dialysis Unit
  • Cross Country Healthcare
  • Shreveport, LA FULL_TIME
  • Job DescriptionAs a dialysis nurse (RN DIAL), you will provide extensive, personalized care to patients suffering from chronic or acute kidney failure. Along with ensuring that treatments are administ...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $1,913 per week
  • Adventist Health
  • Bossier City, LA
  • Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Bossi...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $1,793 per week
  • Adventist Health
  • Bossier City, LA
  • Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Bos...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Registered Nurse- PRN
  • Universal Health Services
  • Shreveport, LA
  • Responsibilities Join our team and discover a rewarding, fulfilling career. Brentwood Hospital is a 260-bed psychiatric ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Registered Nurse-Autism Spectrum Disorder Unit
  • Universal Health Services
  • Shreveport, LA
  • Responsibilities Registered Nurse (RN) ASD Unit Fulltime Tuesday-Saturday OR Sunday-Thursday 3p-11P AND 11p-7A Sign on b...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Psych Registered Nurse, Home Health PRN
  • CenterWell Home Health
  • Coushatta, LA
  • Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first As a Home Health Behavioral Registered Nurse, you wil...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry - $1,793 per week
  • Adventist Health
  • Bossier City, LA
  • Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Bossier City, Louisia...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $1,913 per week
  • Adventist Health
  • Shreveport, LA
  • Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Shrev...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Remote Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practioner
  • Headway
  • Shreveport, LA
  • Remote Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Wage: Between $203 - $269 an hour Are you a licensed Psychiatric Nurse lo...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Bossier City (/ˈboʊʒər/ BOH-zhər) is a city in Bossier Parish, which is located on the northwestern border of Louisiana in the United States. It is the second most populous city in the Shreveport-Bossier City metropolitan area, with a 2017 census estimate of 68,554. Bossier City is located on the eastern bank of the Red River and is closely tied economically and socially to its larger sister city Shreveport on the opposite bank. The Shreveport–Bossier City area is the center of the region known as the Ark-La-Tex. Bossier City is the largest city in Louisiana that is not the parish seat. The Ci...
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Income Estimation for Head Nurse - Psychiatric Unit jobs
$87,515 to $119,580
Bossier City, Louisiana area prices
were up 1.2% from a year ago