Registered Nurse (RN)

North Port Behavioral Health; North Port (FL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

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Job summary

North Port Behavioral Health in North Port, FL is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our new 144-bed inpatient psychiatric hospital providing 24-hour care for behavioral and substance use disorders.

The RN will assess patients, develop care plans, administer medications, document care, and collaborate with the treatment team to ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Flexible 12-hour shifts days/nights are available, with strong training and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• Must possess a current RN license as required by Florida.
• One year of nursing experience; psychiatric/behavioral or SUD experience a plus.
• CPR and de-escalation training with restraint cert required.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate care by assessing patients' physical and behavioral health needs.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans.
• Maintain medical records and educate patients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions.
• Provide nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice as defined by state regulations and facility policies.
• Administer medications as ordered and document accurately.

Skills

CPR certification

De‑escalation

Communication skills

Education

RN License

Nursing degree (ADN/BSN)

Job description

North Port Behavioral Health

is a Premier Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Hospital and we are seeking passionate Registered Nurses to work at our facility in North Port, FL. Your day-to-day would be helping those suffering from mental health or substance use disorders. North Port Behavioral Health is a brand new 144-bed inpatient psychiatric hospital that offers 24-hour nursing care for those struggling with behavioral disorders and addiction disorders.

Day In The Life Of a Registered Nurse (RN)

As an RN at North Port Behavioral, your day-to-day will consist of: interacting with patients and their families, treatment planning, completing shift reports, rounding/monitoring in the milieu, medication administration, checking in with BHAs, following up on incidents, completing nursing assessments and ensuring regulatory compliance, etc.

Population

Adolescents (13-17), Adults (18+), and Seniors (55+)

Work Schedule and Hours

12-hour shifts available for days and nights. Hours are 7-7.

Some Of Our Unique Benefits Offered

• PerkSpot! Our employee discount program for over 30,000 merchants
• 100% Paid Psychiatric Training!
• Helping to make changes in people’s lives that will last a lifetime!

At Acadia Healthcare, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription drug plan, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, vision, dental, and voluntary short-term and long-term disability coverage. Additionally, our well-being programs encompass employee assistance programs, financial support, tuition reimbursement, and much more.

Purpose Statement

Clinical professional is responsible for facilitating admissions, clinical intake assessments, and utilization review processes to assure continuity for the most appropriate level of care for patients and their benefit/resource utilization.

Registered Nurse Essential Functions

• Provide and coordinate care by assessing patients' physical and behavioral health needs.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans.
• Maintain medical records and educate patients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions.
• Provide nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice as defined within the state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures, and protocols, as well as facility and corporate policies and procedures.
• Ensure physicians' orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure.
• Ensure patients' status is assessed on an ongoing basis and pertinent information is gathered and documented.
• Notify physicians of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergency, change in medical status regarding response to medications, and related challenges.
• Ensure that initial nursing treatment plans are completed upon admission and that all nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs.
• Demonstrate knowledge and utilization of universal precautions in providing direct patient care.
• Accurately administer medications per ordered note.
• Document accurate count of controlled substance medication administration on required documents.
• Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently and accurately as directed.
• Exhibit therapeutic rapport with patients by maintaining professional boundaries, respecting personal space, giving patients direct attention, and maintaining rational detachment.
• Provide direction or coordinate the activities of the unit as directed.
• Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, co-workers, and others involved inpatient treatment.

Education/Licensure/Experience/Skill Requirements

• Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• Must possess a current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by the state of employment or be eligible to practice nursing in accordance with state requirements.
• One year of nursing experience; previous psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance use disorder (SUD) nursing experience a plus
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual's characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

AHRN

This position requires a Level 2 Background Screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. In accordance with Florida law, employers must provide applicants with direct access to information about the state's background screening requirements.

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Applicants are encouraged to review these requirements before applying.