Registered Nurse - RN

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with employer match

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Youth Opportunity Investments, LLC is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for Crestview, FL, to provide high-quality medical care in a residential youth services setting. You will collaborate with physicians, therapists, and other health professionals to create individualized care plans promoting physical and emotional well-being.

Responsibilities include medication administration, triage, vital signs monitoring, health screenings, and staff education on health topics.

Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted RN license in Florida
• Minimum of 2 years nursing experience
• CPR certification required
• Ability to pass background check and drug screening

Responsibilities

• Administer prescribed medications and document accurately
• Triage illnesses/injuries and set medical priorities
• Monitor vital signs and health progress
• Conduct health screenings and maintain immunization compliance
• Educate youth and staff on health topics and precautions
• Provide CPR/first aid training for staff as needed
• Maintain controlled drug records and perform shift counts
• Ensure OSHA/HIPAA compliance and state healthcare regulations
• Participate in treatment team meetings for interdisciplinary care

Skills

CPR certification

RN experience

Education

Florida RN license

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.