Registered Nurse (RN) - PRN Night Shift
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Apollo Behavioral Health Hospital
Baton Rouge, LA, US
Summary
The Registered Nurse provides inpatient behavioral health care, including patient assessments, medication administration, and interdisciplinary treatment planning. They are responsible for maintaining accurate clinical documentation and ensuring a safe, calm environment through effective communication and conflict resolution.
Job Description
Position Summary
Apollo Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking a PRN Registered Nurse for the 7P–7A night shift in Baton Rouge, LA 70816. This role supports safe, timely inpatient behavioral health nursing care and dependable clinical documentation.
Key responsibilities include completing new-patient assessments within 8 hours of admission; delivering individualized nursing care per physician orders; administering medications with daily monitoring and proper storage; contributing to interdisciplinary treatment planning; and completing, dictating, and signing required admission and progress documentation per policy and legal standards.
Required qualifications/skills:
- Current RN licensure; CPR required
- Strong organization, prioritization, and resource-conscious practice
- Effective collaboration with a multidisciplinary team
- Thorough, accurate documentation habits and active listening
- Ability to address and resolve interpersonal conflict professionally
Apply today to be considered for PRN night-shift coverage.
Total Rewards
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance; 401(k); Life Insurance; Competitive Salary; and Paid Time Off.
Night-Shift Rhythm
You’ll begin the evening by organizing priorities for a smooth handoff, then settle into a steady cadence of patient rounding, attentive listening, and clear communication with the care team. Throughout the night, you’ll balance patient needs with careful resource use, keep records current and audit-ready, and collaborate on plan updates as clinical situations evolve. When tensions arise, you’ll de-escalate and help resolve concerns promptly to maintain a calm, safe environment. As morning approaches, you’ll prepare a concise, accurate shift report so the next team can start the day with clarity.
Apollo Behavioral Health Hospital is committed to being a center of excellence in providing behavioral health and dual diagnosis treatment for adults ages 18 and above located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
In addition to inpatient services, Apollo offers partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and a substance abuse intensive outpatient program. Our full continuum of care allows for a seamless transition between programs.
Apollo Behavioral Health Hospital is dedicated to serving the behavioral health needs of individuals through compassionate care, clinical excellence, and individualized evidenced-based treatment. We use a patient-centered and multidisciplinary team approach to determine optimal treatment plans and ensure quality outcomes.
Apollo is licensed by the Department of Health and Hospitals in Louisiana and is accredited by The Joint Commission.
Founded
2012
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Apollo Behavioral Health Hospital is committed to being a center of excellence in providing behavioral health and dual diagnosis treatment for adults ages 18 and above located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
In addition to inpatient services, Apollo offers partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and a substance abuse intensive outpatient program. Our full continuum of care allows for a seamless transition between programs.
Apollo Behavioral Health Hospital is dedicated to serving the behavioral health needs of individuals through compassionate care, clinical excellence, and individualized evidenced-based treatment. We use a patient-centered and multidisciplinary team approach to determine optimal treatment plans and ensure quality outcomes.
Apollo is licensed by the Department of Health and Hospitals in Louisiana and is accredited by The Joint Commission.
Founded
2012
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Baton Rouge, Louisiana