Advanced Practice Registered Nurse-Psych

Preferred Family Healthcare, Inc.; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health Benefits

Generous PTO

Job summary

SalusCare, Inc. is seeking a compassionate Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Psychiatric to provide comprehensive care across multiple programs including crisis and detox units in the Colonial Campus, Fort Myers, FL.

The candidate should have a Florida APRN license, ANCC/AANP certification, and DEA registration, with experience in mental health, substance use disorders, and collaborative care with physicians.

Qualifications

• Requires MS degree in Nursing with 2 years of psychiatric APRN experience or MS in Psychiatric & Mental Health NP with 1 year experience.
• Active FL APRN license.
• ANCC or AANP Psychiatric/Mental Health certification.
• Active DEA certificate.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate safe, therapeutic environments across multiple programs for adults and children in inpatient settings.
• Conduct psychiatric evaluations, manage medications, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with physicians.
• Maintain detailed daily documentation and support treatment plans.
• Operate across Adult/Children Crisis Units and Detox programs.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

De-Escalation techniques

Documentation

Dual Diagnosis

Education

MS in Nursing with Psychiatric APRN experience

MS in Psychiatric & Mental Health NP with 1 year exp

Job description

Important notice: SalusCare, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered for all positions without regard torace, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, marital or veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. SalusCare, Inc is a drug freeworkplace and adheres to the drug free workplace program as outlined under Florida worker’s compensation law.

All applicants being considered for employment will be required to undergo a drug screen and a level 2 background check through the Department of Children and Families and Agency for HealthCare Administration. Refusal to submit or positive results of the test will prohibit you from being offered employment. https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse-Psych

Job Code: 26-270-013

Campus/Location: Colonial Campus

FT/PT Status: Exempt

Work Hours: Other - specify below

Hours per week 40 Hours

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse!

Looking for a compassionate Psych Nurse Practitioner with experience in multi-campus care for patients with mental health and addiction diagnoses. Skilled in crisis intervention, medication evaluations, documentation, and providing treatment plans. Committed to providing a therapeutic environment and collaborative care in adult/children crisis and detoxification unit. Must have at least one year of experience working with patients diagnosed with mental health, substance abuse and/or co-occurring disorders.

Job Responsibilities:

What you will do.

• Facilitate safe, therapeutic environments across multiple programs, serving children and adults with mental health, substance abuse and dual-diagnosis in an inpatient setting.
• Conduct psychiatric evaluations, manage medications, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with Physicians.
• Maintain detailed daily documentation, medication management, and collaborate with clinical teams to support treatment plans.
• Operate effectively across a diverse program, including Adult/ Children Crisis Units and Detox.

Why SalusCare?

• Established nonprofit serving Southwest Florida
• Mission-driven, community based organization
• Opportunity to influence program growth and development
• Competitive salary
• Health Benefits
• Generous PTO

Preferred Skills:

• Crisis Intervention
• De-Escalation techniquesDocumentation
• Dual Diagnosis (Mental Health & Substance Abuse)

Additional Requirements:

• Successful pre-employment medical screening (drug test & TB)
• Level 2 Background Screening (DCF & AHCA)
• Completion of one week orientation

Job Qualifications:

• Requires either an MS degree in Nursing with 2 years’ experience as a Psychiatric APRN OR an MS degree in Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with one (1) year of expereince.
• Must possess a clear/active FL license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse.
• ANCC or AANP certificate in Psychiatry/Mental Health Specialty required.
• Active DEA certificate required.