Assistant Director of Nurses
Company: Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Bunkie
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Salary: Freedom Behavioral is
dedicated to providing high-quality care to adult male patients
with psychiatric needs in a supportive and therapeutic environment.
Our facility is committed to compliance with regulatory standards,
including those established by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services (CMS), and we are actively seeking a Director of Nursing
to oversee all aspects of psychiatric nursing services. Key
Responsibilities: Oversight of Psychiatric Nursing Services: The
Director of Nursing will supervise registered nurses, licensed
practical nurses, and mental health workers to provide nursing care
necessary under each patients active treatment program. Nursing
Care Management: Ensure the development, implementation, and
evaluation of individualized psychiatric nursing care plans,
including medication teaching and management of the therapeutic
milieu. Supervision and Staff Development: Provide leadership and
training for all nursing and mental health staff, ensuring they
meet the ongoing training requirements of the facility. This
includes orientation programs for new employees and ongoing
continuing education programs for licensed practical nurses (LPNs)
and mental health workers. Regulatory Compliance: Maintain
compliance with all relevant federal, state, and local regulations,
ensuring that all psychiatric nursing services meet standards for
care and documentation. Leadership and Consultation: Provide
leadership and guidance to the psychiatric nursing team, acting as
a resource for administrative, nursing, and direct care staff.
Education: Associate Degree or Bachelors Degree in Nursing with MSN
oversight. Masters Prepared strongly preferred. License: Current RN
License in good standing with the State of Louisiana Skills: Strong
leadership skills, clinical expertise in psychiatric nursing, and a
deep understanding of regulatory compliance related to psychiatric
nursing services. Why Join Us? Opportunity to lead and shape the
future of a growing psychiatric facility. Supportive leadership
team with a focus on employee development and career growth.
Competitive compensation and benefits package. Chance to make a
significant impact on the lives of patients and staff within a
dynamic healthcare setting. Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Bunkie
provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and
applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and
harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion,
age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected
veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other
characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This
policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including
recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff,
recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and
training.
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