Behavioral Health RN — Lead Patient Care & Healing

Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc.; Lake City (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Generous PTO

Health plans

403(b) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Pet insurance

Job summary

Meridian Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse in Florida to provide hands-on, patient-centered care in a fast-paced behavioral health setting. You will assess needs, monitor progress, and administer medications within a multidisciplinary team to promote safety and healing.

Join a mission-driven environment where leadership, critical thinking, and compassionate communication help support patients and families through recovery and treatment planning.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted RN license in Florida required.
• Experience in behavioral health or inpatient settings preferred.
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and leadership skills.
• Commitment to patient-centered, compassionate care.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on, patient-centered nursing care from admission to discharge.
• Assess patient needs, monitor progress and respond to changes in condition.
• Administer medications and carry out physician orders safely.
• Develop and update nursing care plans and contribute to treatment planning.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care.
• Provide leadership during shifts and support staff, including crisis response.
• Ensure accurate documentation in the electronic health record.
• Educate patients and families with compassionate care.

Skills

Leadership

Critical thinking

Communication

Patient-care

Education

Florida RN license

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Meridian Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse in Florida to provide hands-on, patient-centered care in a fast-paced behavioral health setting. You will assess needs, monitor progress, and administer medications within a multidisciplinary team to promote safety and healing.

Join a mission-driven environment where leadership, critical thinking, and compassionate communication help support patients and families through recovery and treatment planning.