Registered Nurse (RN) - Adolescent Unit

North Tampa Behavioral Health; Wesley Chapel (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PerkSpot discount program

100% paid psychiatric training

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the North Tampa Behavioral team at our adult facility in Wesley Chapel, FL. The role includes admissions facilitation, intake assessments, and utilization review to ensure appropriate care levels.

Available shifts are full-time days or nights. The position requires an RN license in Florida and at least 1 year of nursing experience, ideally in psychiatric or behavioral health settings.

Qualifications

• 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/behavioral or substance use nursing experience a plus
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire)
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements

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 within the standards of nursing practice and facility policies.
• Ensure physicians’ orders are legible and transcribed correctly.
• Monitor patient status and document changes accurately.
• Notify physicians of significant changes in status or emergencies.
• Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Care planning

Patient education

Communication

Education

RN license (state of FL)

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Overview

Come join the North Tampa Behavioral team and make a difference every day!

North Tampa Behavioral is Tampa's Premier Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Hospital and we are seeking a passionate RN to work at our adult facility in Wesley Chapel, FL.

Shift Available:

• Full-time Days or Nights

Experience Requirements:

• A minimum of 1 year of adolescent or direct behavioral health experience preferred

Some Of Our Unique Benefits Offered:

• $36-44/Hour + Shift Differential
• 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.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

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 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 equalemployment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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.

To learn more about disqualifying offenses, exemption procedures, and screening timelines, please visit the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) Background Screening Education & Awareness webpage:

https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applicants are encouraged to review these requirements before applying.