Registered Nurse

Agape Network; Sunset Corners (FL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Agape Network is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) in Florida to deliver comprehensive nursing care within our behavioral health program. You will assess health needs, administer medications, monitor vitals, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support recovery and stability.

Requirements include an active Florida RN license, CPR/BLS certification, and strong documentation in EHRs. Behavioral health experience is preferred; commitment to patient safety and HIPAA is essential.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Florida.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Behavioral health experience preferred.
• Strong documentation and EHR skills.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications per MARS and documents in EHR.
• Take and document vital signs and monitor patient health.
• Enter intake notes, nurse notes, and vitals into EHR.
• Maintain sanitation of clinical areas and equipment.
• Adhere to infection-control policies and medication/storage procedures.
• Collaborate with the treatment team and participate in meetings.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Infection Control

Nursing Skills

Physiological Knowledge

Administering Medication

Medical Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Listening

Verbal Communication

Health Promotion and Maintenance

Education

Active Florida RN license

Current CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Description

Position Summary:

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides comprehensive nursing care to individuals served. This role involves assessing patient health needs, administering medications, supporting behavioral health treatment plans, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to promote recovery, stability, and overall well-being.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administers medication to individuals serves as per MARS; update and document inventory and notation on individuals served notes as applicable. Discharge medication on a monthly basis and sign report with witness.
• Administer and read purified protein derivative (PPD) skin tests as ordered by the physician or practitioner and notify them of the results to physician or personnel member. PPD skin tests are completed on all individuals served and personnel members.
• Conducts drug test, pregnancy test, and blood work, if applicable.
• Interview individuals served to obtain medical history and medication use and measure their vital signs, which include height, weight, body mass index (BMI), pulse, oxygen levels, blood pressure, and blood glucose, if applicable, etc.
• Data entry of intake notes, Sick Call, nurse’s notes, vital signs into individuals served electronic health record (EHR).
• Document daily vitals twice a day and monthly weight checks.
• Maintain the sanitation of the consultation room and medical instruments using Agency approved germicidal cleaning supplies.
• Documents all appropriate observations and treatments in keeping with Agency policies and procedures.
• Identifies individuals served care requirements by establishing personal rapport. Understands the care needs of the individuals served.
• Resolves individuals served problems and needs by utilizing Sick Call procedures daily.
• Receive medication from pharmacy and enter in EHR system per individuals served in residential program.
• Administrate outpatient individuals served medication, as needed.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Protects individuals served and personnel by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
• Documents individuals served care services by charting in individuals served and department records daily.
• Maintains individuals served confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA Standards.
• Maintains nursing supply inventory by checking and documenting monthly stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies; using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Maintains a cooperative relationship among treatment team members by communicating information; responding to requests; building rapport; participating in team problem-solving methods, attend Morning Meetings and Treatment team meetings.
• Perform other related duties assigned by Associate Medical Director and others.
• Infectious disease testing to essential duties.
• Complete sick call notes, treatment logs and incident reports as needed.
• Conduct medication reconciliation, admission and discharge of medications.
• Maintain securing of medications and inventory of medication (OTC).
• Participation in audits, chart reviews and QAQI initiatives.

Requirements

Qualifications:

Clinical Skills, Infection Control, Nursing Skills, Physiological Knowledge, Administering Medication, Medical Teamwork, Multi-tasking, Listening, Verbal Communication, Health Promotion and Maintenance. To successfully perform in this position, the personnel must be able to execute each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable personnel with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Florida. Current CPR/BLS certification. Experience in behavioral health, psychiatric setting preferred.