Registered Nurse - RN

Youth Opportunity Investments, LLC; Okeechobee (FL); On-site; USD 67,500 - 82,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Youth Opportunity Investments, LLC is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) for their Residential Youth Services in Okeechobee, Florida. The RN will provide compassionate medical care, collaborate with healthcare professionals, and ensure each youth receives holistic care that promotes well-being.

This full-time position requires an active RN license in Florida and at least 2 years of nursing experience, with benefits including medical insurance and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Must have an active and unrestricted RN license in Florida.
• A minimum of 2 years of professional nursing experience is required.
• CPR certification is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality medical care to youth.
• Administer prescribed medications and document accurately.
• Monitor and document vital signs and health outcomes.
• Educate youth on health topics and compliance.

Skills

Compassionate care

Medication administration

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Health education

CPR Certification

Education

Active RN license in Florida

2+ years of professional nursing experience

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) – Residential Youth Services

Location: Okeechobee, FL

Job Type: Full-Time | Variable Schedule

Pay: $75,000 per year

Schedule: Includes weekdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

About Employer

Youth Opportunity is a nationally recognized leader in residential and behavioral health treatment for at-risk youth. Everglades Youth Academy in Okeechobee, Florida, is a secure 60-bed Youth Academy serving males ages 13 to 17, providing trauma-informed mental health and substance abuse treatment. The program combines clinical therapy, education, restorative justice, therapeutic recreation, and life skills training. Youth typically remain in care based on individualized treatment outcomes, participating in individual, family, and group therapy; victim impact awareness; vocational preparation; and enrichment activities such as art, music, and recreation. Small group living units and licensed dietitian-managed meals support emotional stabilization and community reintegration.

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.