RN - Meridian

Lakeview Center; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Teladoc

Job summary

Lakeview Center in Pensacola, FL is seeking a registered nurse to join The Meridian inpatient program. The role emphasizes advanced, client-centered therapeutic services, assessment, treatment planning, and direct care for youth and adults with mental health needs and co-occurring disorders.

Responsibilities include mentoring staff, documenting care to meet state and federal regulations, and participating in risk and safety management.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing school.
• Must have a valid Florida RN license.
• CPR certification required.
• Experience with CPI and behavior management preferred.
• Ability to use a computer and participate in Medicaid programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced client-centered therapeutic services in mental health and substance use.
• Lead direct care services and contribute to treatment planning.
• Assess, plan, implement and document client care in compliance with regulations.
• Mentor and consult with other staff.
• Ensure services meet state and division regulations.

Skills

CPI training

CPR certification

Computer literacy

Behavior management

Education

RN license in Florida

Graduate of accredited nursing school

Job description

Lakeview Center (LCI) provides comprehensive behavioral health care to adults and children with mental illnesses, drug and alcohol dependencies and intellectual disabilities. Across Northwest Florida, our services range from residential treatment to outpatient counseling, psychiatry, trauma care, treatments for substance misuse and 24/7 support for those with serious mental illnesses. Learn more at eLakeviewCenter.org.

About LCI with Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Basic Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Term Life
• Employer Paid Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account
• Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Accident Insurance
• Group Critical Illness Insurance
• Individual Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Identity Theft Protection
• Employee Discount Program
• Teladoc

The Meridian is a Statewide Inpatient Psychiatric Program (SIPP) and offers treatment to Medicaid and/or Medicaid eligible children with a serious emotional disturbance that requires treatment in a residential treatment center. The Meridian provides mental health treatment for male and female children and adolescents between the ages of 7 and 17and utilizes a multi-disciplinary treatment approach with a focus on psychotherapeutic intervention in a structured, community living environment with 24-hour supervision. The program also provides substance abuse intervention services for children and adolescents who are at risk for substance abuse, and provides substance abuse treatment services for children and adolescents who have been identified as needing moderate substance abuse and related-problem treatment.

Overview

Primary duty is the performance of work requiring advanced knowledge (License), and to use such advanced knowledge to consistently exercise discretion and independent judgment in providing the highest quality client-centered therapeutic services to mental health, substance abuse, or developmentally disabled clients. Must also use such advanced knowledge and experience to serve as a consultant and mentor to other medical/non-medical direct care employees. This position is entrusted with the highest level of responsibility and insight in treating clients and ensuring services are provided and documented in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, in addition to LCI and division standards. Based on the knowledge and degree required, this position will serve as a lead position in the provision of direct care. Services include but are not limited to, assessment, treatment planning, direct service provision, person centered services using specialized knowledge and skills and management of client risk and safety.

Role Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing school.

Must have a valid license as a Registered Nurse in Florida.

Must be certified in CPR.

Must be able to effectively perform client/patient behavior management techniques (CPI) with appropriate training.

Must be able to provide individualized, integrated mental health, substance abuse and co-occurring services to meet the needs of individuals served and their families.

Must be able to use a computer.

Must be eligible to participate in state or federally funded programs such as Medicaid.

Must be able to pass organization screening requirements, including state or federal background screenings as appropriate.

Compensation:

Base pay ranges from $27.40 - $33.55 an hour based on experience. Shift differential pay ($6.00 - $10.00) is available when applicable.

LifeView Group, Inc.is an Equal Opportunity employer.Individuals with Disabilities and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Drug Free Workplace Employer, DRUG TESTING REQUIRED.