Mental Health/Psych

Ghost RX; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer (

Employer match on 403(b)

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Job summary

GhostRx in Orlando, FL is seeking a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join the largest Central Florida behavioral health organization. You will deliver hands-on nursing care across inpatient acute care, crisis stabilization, detox, residential, and outpatient programs, with 3×12-hour shifts on a rotating schedule.

You will assess mental health, substance use, and physical health needs, administer medications including MAT, and collaborate with psychiatrists, NP, therapists, and other

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Florida LPN license.
• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Behavioral health, psychiatric nursing, addiction medicine, or integrated care preferred; new grads considered.
• Ability to obtain Level II background clearance (fingerprinting costs covered by employer).
• Valid Florida driver’s license.
• Strong critical thinking, assessment, and de-escalation skills.
• Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR) and accurate clinical documentation.
• Excellent communication skills and a compassionate, non-judgmental, patient-centered approach to care.
• Ability to work 3×12-hour day or night shifts on a rotating schedule, including weekends and holidays as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments addressing mental health, substance use, physical health, and social factors affecting patient well-being.
• Administer and document oral, injectable, and MAT medications in accordance with physician and APRN orders.
• Monitor vital signs, observe patient behavior, and promptly report changes in condition to the RN, provider, or interdisciplinary team.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of individualized treatment plans that integrate behavioral health and primary care.
• Provide patient and family education, psychoeducation, and supportive counseling on medications, diagnoses, and recovery.
• Assist with admissions, discharges, transfers, and patient rounds to maintain a safe, therapeutic milieu.
• Respond to psychiatric and medical emergencies using crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic health record in compliance with Florida, Joint Commission, and HIPAA standards.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, therapists, case managers, and behavioral health technicians to coordinate care.
• Participate in staff meetings, competency training, and continuing education to stay current with best practices in behavioral health nursing.

Skills

Behavioral health experience

Psychiatric nursing

EHR proficiency

Strong communication

De-escalation skills

Education

Florida LPN license

Accredited practical nursing program graduate

BLS/CPR certification

Job description

GhostRx is recruiting a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join the largest Central Florida behavioral health organization, a nonprofit provider of integrated behavioral health, addiction medicine, and primary care, at its Orlando campus. As a psychiatric LPN you will deliver hands‑on nursing care to adults and adolescents across inpatient acute care, crisis stabilization, detox, residential, and outpatient programs, working 3×12-hour day or night shifts on a rotating schedule. You will conduct patient assessments that address mental health, substance use, and physical health needs, administer medications including medication‑assisted treatment (MAT), and partner with psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, therapists, and behavioral health technicians to keep every unit safe and therapeutic.

This organization has served the Orlando community for more than 50 years and offers a supportive, team‑oriented environment with competitive pay plus shift differential, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, generous paid time off and holidays, and access to continuing education and professional growth. Orlando, Florida offers year‑round sunshine, world‑famous attractions, a growing healthcare market, and no state income tax, making it an outstanding place for nurses to build a career and enjoy life outside of work.

Qualification and Requirements

• Active, unrestricted Florida LPN license (RN candidates also considered)
• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program
• Current BLS/CPR certification
• Experience in behavioral health, psychiatric nursing, addiction medicine, or integrated care preferred; new graduates with a passion for mental health will be considered
• Ability to obtain Level II background clearance (fingerprinting costs covered by employer)
• Valid Florida driver’s license
• Strong critical thinking, assessment, and de‑escalation skills
• Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR) and accurate clinical documentation
• Excellent communication skills and a compassionate, non‑judgmental, patient‑centered approach to care
• Ability to work 3×12-hour day or night shifts on a rotating schedule, including weekends and holidays as assigned

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments addressing mental health, substance use, physical health, and social factors affecting patient well‑being
• Administer and document oral, injectable, and medication‑assisted treatment (MAT) medications in accordance with physician and APRN orders
• Monitor vital signs, observe patient behavior, and promptly report changes in condition to the RN, provider, or interdisciplinary team
• Contribute to the development and implementation of individualized treatment plans that integrate behavioral health and primary care
• Provide patient and family education, psychoeducation, and supportive counseling on medications, diagnoses, and recovery
• Assist with admissions, discharges, transfers, and patient rounds to maintain a safe, therapeutic milieu
• Respond to psychiatric and medical emergencies using crisis intervention and de‑escalation techniques
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic health record in compliance with Florida, Joint Commission, and HIPAA standards
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, therapists, case managers, and behavioral health technicians to coordinate care
• Participate in staff meetings, competency training, and continuing education to stay current with best practices in behavioral health nursing