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River Oaks Hospital

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
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  3. 2–3 months before

    Meet the unit manager

    Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.

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    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?

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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

River Oaks Hospital logo
River Oaks Hospital
Address
1525 River Oaks Rd W, Harahan, LA, 70123

About River Oaks Hospital

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 ask
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

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.

The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.comor 1-800-852-3449.

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Corporate Human Resources

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?

River Oaks Hospital · HARAHAN, LA

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

See HARAHAN, LA

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