Registered Nurse
Harahan, Louisiana
River Oaks Hospital, located in metropolitan New Orleans, Louisiana, is a private psychiatric facility for adults, adolescents and children.
- Eligibility
- Sign-on bonus
Posted Sep 15 · New grads welcomed
- Shift and hours
- Nights River Oaks Hospital is looking for a dynamic Registered Nurse for F/T nights !
- Unit and setting
- Psych · Behavioral Health River Oaks Hospital, located in metropolitan New Orleans, Louisiana, is a private psychiatric facility for adults, adolescents and children.adults, adolescents and children with psychiatric and addictive disorders
- License
- RN license Graduation from an accredited school of Nursing; current licensure with the Louisiana State Board of Nurses.Registered Nurse licensure
- Term
- Permanent Job Types: Full-time, PermanentFull-time
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed
- License
- Registered Nurse licensure Graduation from an accredited school of Nursing; current licensure with the Louisiana State Board of Nurses. Check your license
- Education
- Graduation from an accredited school of Nursing
- Also asks
- Ability to clearly speak, write and understand verbal and written English Ability to clearly speak, write and understand verbal and written English.
- Also asks
- Selected skills/credentials as defined by the department's scope of services Selected skills/credentials as defined by the department’s scope of services.
- Also asks
- Ability to work with others in a team environment Ability to work with others in a team environment.
Preferred
- Experience
- Psychiatric hospital or related human service field experience Previous experience in a psychiatric hospital or related human service field preferred
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies →4–6 months before
Apply as windows open
Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.
Explore new grad jobs →2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questions →Around graduation
Confirm your start
Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.
Plan your license →
Why start this early?
Advocate describes a 6–9 month application runway for several regional RN programs. These milestones are a planning guide, not deadlines for every employer. See program calendars.
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- In range for Louisiana staff rolesLouisiana staff postings that state pay run $24/hr to $51/hr, the middle half $27/hr to $43/hr, across 154 postings.
- Sign-on bonus
- $10,000
- Tuition assistance
- Offered
- Bonus
- $10,000 Sign on Bonus $10,000 Sign on Bonus!!
Benefits
- BenefitsGrowth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries- Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
- BenefitsMedical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
- Benefits401k plan with company match- 401k plan with company match
- BenefitsGenerous Paid Time Off- Generous Paid Time Off
- Benefits401(k) matching401(k) matching
- BenefitsDental insuranceDental insurance
More benefits (6)
- BenefitsFlexible spending accountFlexible spending account
- BenefitsHealth insuranceHealth insurance
- BenefitsLife insuranceLife insurance
- BenefitsPaid time offPaid Time Off
- BenefitsTuition reimbursementTuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
The role and schedule
- Care model
- top-of-license model with RNs, LPNs, and Unit Coordinators Our nursing teams feature a top-of-license approach utilizing a reliable cohort of RNs, LPNs & Unit Coordinators all dedicated to patient safety and quality care.
- Day to day
- Provide service to all populations while demonstrating Service Excellence Standards Provide service to all populations while demonstrating the Service Excellence Standards…
- Day to day
- Treat everyone as a guest Treat Everyone As a Guest
- Day to day
- Demonstrate professionalism and excellence Demonstrate Professionalism and Excellence in all things I do.
- Day to day
- Practice teamwork Practice Teamwork
- Details
- 14-acre campus Situated on a 14-acre campus, services are available at all levels of care (inpatient, day or partial hospitalization, outpatient, and intensive outpatient).
- Details
- In person Work Location: In person
The workplace
- Address
- 1525 River Oaks Rd W, Harahan, LA, 70123
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range, differentials, and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
On your path
Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.
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Responsibilities
River Oaks Hospital, located in metropolitan New Orleans, Louisiana, is a private psychiatric facility for adults, adolescents and children. Since 1970, River Oaks has established a tradition of excellence in the treatment of acute psychiatric illness, dual diagnosis, alcohol and drug detoxification, trauma based disorders, compulsive behaviors, and eating disorders, River Oaks has provided quality treatment to service individuals suffering from mental illness, and/or addictive disorders. Situated on a 14-acre campus, services are available at all levels of care (inpatient, day or partial hospitalization, outpatient, and intensive outpatient).
$10,000 Sign on Bonus!!
River Oaks Hospital is looking for a dynamic Registered Nurse for F/T nights ! If you have a desire to work in an engaging environment with a team of professionals dedicated to the healing and health of the patients we serve, we want to hear from you! New Grads welcome to apply! Excellent mentoring program available!
Our nursing teams feature a top-of-license approach utilizing a reliable cohort of RNs, LPNs & Unit Coordinators all dedicated to patient safety and quality care.
Please visit riveroakshospital.com to submit your application today!
Qualifications
Minimum qualifications required
- Graduation from an accredited school of Nursing; current licensure with the Louisiana State Board of Nurses.
- Ability to clearly speak, write and understand verbal and written English. Selected skills/credentials as defined by the department’s scope of services.
- Ability to work with others in a team environment.
- Previous experience in a psychiatric hospital or related human service field preferred
- Provide service to all populations while demonstrating the Service Excellence Standards…
- Treat Everyone As a Guest
- Demonstrate Professionalism and Excellence in all things I do.
- Practice Teamwork
River Oaks Hospital offers comprehensive benefits, such as
- Engaging and rewarding work environment
- Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
- Competitive Compensation
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
- 401k plan with company match
- Generous Paid Time Off
One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $11.6 billion in 2020. In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2020, ranked #281 on the Fortune 500; and listed #330 in Forbes ranking of U. S.' Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities, and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network, and various related services located in 38 U. S. states, Washington, D. C., Peurto Rico, and the United Kingdom.
About Universal Health Services
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500® corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 101,500 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 29 acute care inpatient facilities, 346 behavioral health inpatient facilities and 168 outpatient and other facilities in 40 U. S. states, Washington, D. C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
Notice
At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email.
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: $31.00 - $43.00 per hour
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
Work Location: In person
What's around it?
HARAHAN, LAFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 12% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,082/mo
- Household income
- $79,516/yr, all local households, not nurse pay