Registered Nurse - RN

Youth Opportunity Investments, LLC; Crestview (FL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Youth Opportunity Investments, LLC seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) for Crestview Youth Academy in Crestview, Florida. In this full-time role, you'll provide high-quality medical care to at-risk youth in a residential environment, collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure holistic care.

Qualifications include an active RN license in Florida and at least two years of nursing experience. Benefits include medical insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted RN license in the State of Florida.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional nursing experience.
• CPR certification and ability to pass background check.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and ensure accurate documentation.
• Triage illnesses and injuries each shift.
• Monitor and document vital signs and health outcomes.
• Conduct required health screenings and maintain immunization compliance.
• Educate youth on health topics.

Skills

Compassionate care

Documentation

CPR certification

Communication

Triage skills

Education

Active RN license in Florida

2 years professional nursing experience

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) – Residential Youth Services

Location: Crestview, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: $72,000 - $75,000/ year

About Youth Opportunity & Crestview Youth Academy

Youth Opportunity is a nationally recognized leader in residential and behavioral health treatment for at-risk youth. Crestview Youth Academy in Crestview, Florida, is a secure Youth Academy serving males ages 13 to 17, delivering trauma-informed care across mental health and substance abuse needs.

The program combines clinical therapy, education, restorative justice, therapeutic recreation, and life skills training. Youth typically remain in care based on individualized goals, participating in individual, family, and group therapy; victim impact awareness; vocational and pre-vocational preparation; and enrichment activities such as art, music, and recreation. Small group living units and licensed dietitian-managed meals support emotional stabilization and reintegration planning.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with up to 4% employer match with Immediate Vesting
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays – earn 4 hours of PTO every pay period
• Free RX delivery on most medications
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development
• Robust Employee Assistance Program
• Supportive, mission-driven work environment

About the Role

As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will provide compassionate, high-quality medical care to youth in a residential treatment environment. You will collaborate closely with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure each youth receives individualized, holistic care that promotes both physical and emotional well-being.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer prescribed medications and ensure accurate documentation
• Triage illness and injuries each shift, determine medical priority, and treat within scope of practice
• Monitor and document vital signs, medical progress, and health outcomes
• Conduct required health screenings and maintain immunization compliance
• Educate youth and staff on health topics, including universal precautions and communicable disease prevention
• Provide or coordinate CPR, first aid, and other medical training for staff as required
• Maintain controlled drug records and complete shift-to-shift medication counts
• Monitor and replenish health/first aid supplies, including AED and emergency kits
• Participate in treatment team meetings to support interdisciplinary care planning
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, and state healthcare regulations
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required:

• Active and unrestricted RN license in the State of Florida
• At least 2 years of professional nursing experience
• CPR certification
• Ability to pass background check and drug screening

Preferred:

• Experience working with youth in residential, behavioral health, or correctional settings

Physical Demands

• Must be in good physical health and emotionally stable
• Able to actively engage with youth, participate in physical interventions, and transport youth or staff as needed
• Must be free of communicable diseases as defined by the state
• Must pass evaluation of physical techniques and certification exams
  

Other Requirements

• Valid state driver’s license
• Must meet state criminal background check requirements
• Flexibility to work variable hours as needed

Youth Opportunity is an Equal Opportunity Employer.