Nurse - OTP/MAT Mobile (Gainesville)

Meridian Healthcare; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO (vacation, sick, holidays)

Health plans (medical, dental, vision)

403(b) company match

Tuition reimbursement

EAP and wellness resources

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Job summary

Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for OTP/MAT Mobile Services to support individuals on recovery journeys from substance use disorders.

You will conduct nursing assessments, manage medications, develop treatment plans, and coordinate care with an interdisciplinary team. In this role, you will monitor client health, document outcomes, and provide crisis leadership when needed, while ensuring safe, person-centered care across Meridian's service areas in North

Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted Florida RN license required.
• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• Experience in MAT/OTP or behavioral health beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial physical assessments and ongoing nursing reassessments.
• Provide nursing assessments, medication management, and treatment planning.
• Monitor clients and document findings in medical records.
• Collaborate with physicians, counselors, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Lead during crisis situations and medical emergencies.
• Educate clients about treatment, medications, and recovery goals.

Skills

RN license (FL, active)

Clinical assessment

Medication management

Team collaboration

Crisis intervention

Documentation & EHR

Communication skills

Education

Graduation from accredited nursing program

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

For over 50 years, Meridian Healthcare has been a trusted provider of compassionate care for individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges. With service centers across 13 counties in North Central Florida, we are committed to transforming lives and communities from the inside out.

We live by our core values: Hope, Empathy, Accountability, Resilience, and Teamwork (H.E.A.R.T.). If these resonate with you, we invite you to become part of our dedicated and mission-driven team.

About the Role

At Meridian, our people make the difference. As a Registered Nurse (RN) - OTP/MAT Mobile Services, you will play a critical role in supporting individuals on their journey toward recovery from substance use disorders. Through clinical expertise, compassionate care, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary treatment team, you will help ensure clients receive safe, effective, and person-centered treatment services.

In this dynamic role, you will provide nursing assessments, medication management, treatment planning, and ongoing monitoring for individuals participating in Meridian's Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) and Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) services. Your work will directly impact client health, recovery outcomes, and overall well-being across the communities we serve.

What You Will Do

• Perform initial physical assessments and ongoing nursing reassessments.
• Assess and collect clinical data to determine client stability, safety, pain levels, and withdrawal status upon admission and throughout treatment.
• Integrate assessment findings with documented medical history and previous clinical information to identify changes in client condition.
• Recognize relationships between assessment findings, prescribed medications, laboratory results, and treatment outcomes.
• Develop and initiate individualized Treatment Plans and Nursing Care Plans.
• Verify, implement, and carry out physician orders, including medication administration and proper documentation.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.
• Monitor clients for unexpected responses to treatment or changes in condition and communicate findings to the appropriate physician.
• Collaborate with physicians, counselors, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate client care.
• Provide education and support to clients regarding treatment, medications, and recovery goals.
• Assume a leadership role during crisis situations, medical emergencies, and other urgent clinical events.
• Promote a safe, therapeutic, and recovery-focused environment for all clients served.

What We're Looking For

• Active and unrestricted Florida Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• Experience in Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), Opioid Treatment Programs (OTP), behavioral health, or substance use treatment preferred.
• Strong assessment, clinical decision-making, and critical-thinking abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Valid Florida driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to travel throughout Meridian's service area as needed.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of nursing principles, practices, and standards of care.
• Ability to assess client conditions and identify changes requiring intervention.
• Knowledge of medication administration, treatment protocols, and clinical documentation requirements.
• Understanding of substance use disorders, recovery principles, and Medication-Assisted Treatment services preferred.
• Strong crisis intervention and emergency response skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, families, physicians, and team members.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and ethical standards.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and healthcare technology systems.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team environment.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Work-Life Balance: Generous PTO for vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple health plans, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability
• Retirement Planning: 403(b) company match begins after one year of employment and goes up to 8%
• Growth & Development: Tuition reimbursement, career advancement pathways, and Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
• Wellness & Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness incentives, and mental health resources
• Inclusive Culture: Supportive, team-oriented environment with employee events and recognition
• Additional Perks: Cell phone discounts, travel reimbursement, LegalShield, pet insurance, and more

Make a Difference

Join a team dedicated to bringing hope, healing, and recovery to individuals and families throughout North Central Florida. Your clinical expertise and compassionate care will directly impact the lives of those seeking treatment and support on their recovery journey.

Meridian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.