Inpatient Behavioral Health RN – Compassionate Care

Larkin Community Hospital; Florida; On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) on the Behavioral Health Unit at Larkin Community Hospital South Miami Campus delivers professional nursing care to patients in a safe, structured setting. The RN assesses needs, develops care plans, administers medications, and coordinates with the interdisciplinary team to support recovery and safety.

This per-diem role emphasizes trauma-informed communication, suicide prevention, de-escalation, and timely assessment of changes in condition.

Qualifications

• ASN or BSN preferred; Florida RN license active.
• Experience in acute-care hospital nursing preferred.
• Psychiatric or behavioral health inpatient experience preferred.
• CPR/BLS current; crisis prevention training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care on the Behavioral Health Unit.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments and coordinate with the care team.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Psychiatric nursing

Inpatient care

Trauma-informed care

Crisis prevention

Medication administration

Electronic medical records

Education

ASN/BSN preferred

Florida RN license active

Job description

The Registered Nurse (RN) on the Behavioral Health Unit at Larkin Community Hospital South Miami Campus delivers professional nursing care to patients in a safe, structured setting. The RN assesses needs, develops care plans, administers medications, and coordinates with the interdisciplinary team to support recovery and safety.

This per-diem role emphasizes trauma-informed communication, suicide prevention, de-escalation, and timely assessment of changes in condition.