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Behavioral Health Nurse Your job is more than a job. You understand the unique challenges and rewards of being a behavioral health nurse because, let's face it, physical health is nothing without mental wellness. You know it's not always about a cure, so you use every ounce of skill and compassion to comfort your patients struggling with diagnoses like depression, bipolar disorder, and social phobias. At the end of the day, isn't it really about each of us as humans having a shot at living our best life with the hand we were dealt? Because you care so deeply, it's not a 9 to 5 job to you, but a calling that doesn't always allow you to switch off your daily experiences once the shift is over. We understand and that's why we've got your back, offering health and wellness resources for nurses like you. We love that you bring everything you've got to this specialized nursing role. Your experiences, knowledge, skills, empathy, compassion, and your "little something extra" all add up to you. And we're excited to get to know you and find out what you'll bring to this compassionate nursing role. Your everyday includes: Taking the lead: prioritizing, coordinating, and delegating all care touchpoints for your patients. Collaborating with multidisciplinary team members to ensure appropriate direct patient care. Maintaining and advocating a safe environment for everyone. Monitoring and engaging with your patients, families, and appropriate care team members concerning significant events, patient condition changes, or patient questions and concerns. Preventing and treating wounds. Monitoring and executing Joint Commission infection control and environment of care requirements. Ensuring continuity of care, efficient throughput, consistent communications, and an exceptional experience for every patient. Advising and consulting with supervisor when unable to complete assignments or perform tasks promptly, effectively, or safely. Initiating patient and family education using appropriate resources and continuum of care services. Contributing to the team by assisting others without being asked. The must-haves minimum: Current nursing license to practice in Louisiana and as defined by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing. Enrollment in a BSN program within the first year of hire and completion within 3 years. Current American Heart Association BLS certification. Current CPI (level 1). Preferred: BSN. Previous clinical experience in area of expertise. Note: A minimum of 1-year professional nursing experience is required for per diem, Flex-PRN positions. The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.