Registered Nurse Behavioral Health

Iberia Medical Center (IMC) in New Iberia, LA is looking for team members who will help advance our vision to be the premier hospital of choice for patients, physicians and employees. We've been caring for our community for over 60 years and offer many diverse career paths. Our new employees experience opportunities to learn and grow while caring for their families, friends and neighbors.

IMC is looking to hire a Registered Nurse [RN] for IMC Behavioral Health on a full time basis. Under the general supervision of the Unit Director and with the authority of the Chief Nursing Officer. The RN will apply the nursing process (assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation) in caring for patients. The RN must effectively interact with patient, significant others, and other heath team members as well as demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on physical, psycho/social, education, safety and related criteria for the adult and geriatric population.

EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE:

• Graduate of state approved RN School of Nursing is required.
• One year of inpatient hospital experience strongly preferred
• Behavioral Health experience strongly preferred
• Must complete CPR certification as well as approved behavioral health de-escalation program

JOB KNOWLEDGE:

• Basic knowledge of nursing process and principles
• Demonstrates knowledge of LA Mental Health Statutes
• Demonstrates knowledge of types, uses, and side effects of psychotropic medications
• Demonstrates knowledge of understanding Interventions for Suicidal, Escalating and Agitated Patients
• Basic knowledge of biology and chemistry.
• Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
• Thorough knowledge of nursing procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively with other team members.

PRINCIPAL TASKS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Assesses, collaborates and coordinates in planning of patient discharge needs and readiness for discharge.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of their patients from admission to discharge
• Participates in departmental and hospital improvement plan.
• Functions as a positive role model for peers and promotes a professional image of Iberia Medical Center.
• Maintains confidentiality, security, and integrity of patient and organizational data
• Consistently lives by Iberia Medical Centers Standards of Performance
• Functions as an advocate for the patients' needs and safety

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS:

• Great medical benefit plan
• Early access to earned wages
• Participation in robust state pension plan
• Dental, vision, life insurance, disability and more!