Staff Nurse (RN)

Banyan Treatment Centers; Florida; On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

Banyan Treatment Centers seeks a qualified Staff Nurse (RN/LPN) to deliver direct nursing care in inpatient behavioral health and substance use treatment programs. This per-diem, 12-hour shift role emphasizes patient safety, timely medical intervention, documentation accuracy, and regulatory compliance in a structured setting.

The Staff Nurse supports medical providers and interdisciplinary teams, ensuring ethical standards and high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted RN or LPN license in Florida.
• Minimum of two years nursing experience, preferably in substance use disorder treatment and inpatient psychiatry.
• Experience with EMR systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and medical provider in accordance with medical protocols and scope of practice.
• Complete comprehensive nursing assessments and required admission documentation within established timeframes.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed and within scope of practice; provide medication education as directed.
• Monitor patient medical status, report changes promptly, and assist in initiating appropriate interventions, referrals, or emergency response as indicated.
• Monitor patients for psychiatric symptoms, medication effectiveness, and safety concerns, and report changes to the nursing leadership, provider, or treatment team as appropriate.
• Apply sound clinical judgment in crisis situations, including suicide risk assessment, de-escalation, and patient safety interventions.

Skills

RN license Florida

Nursing assessment

Documentation

Crisis intervention

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Tools

EMR systems experience

Job description

Banyan Treatment Centers is seeking a qualified and compassionate Staff Nurse (LPN/RN) to provide direct nursing care within our inpatient behavioral health, mental health and substance use treatment programs. This clinical role focuses on patient safety, timely medical intervention, interdisciplinary collaboration, and regulatory compliance to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care in a structured treatment environment.

The Staff Nurse (RN) serves as a key member of the clinical team, supporting medical providers, nursing leadership, and treatment staff while maintaining documentation accuracy, ethical standards, and accreditation readiness.

Position Details

• Reporting To: Director of Nursing
• Schedule: Per-diem |12-hour shifts
• Location: Stuart, FL (On-site)

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care & Patient Support

• Provide direct nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and medical provider in accordance with medical protocols and scope of practice.
• Complete comprehensive nursing assessments and required admission documentation within established timeframes.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed and within scope of practice; provide medication education as directed.
• Monitor patient medical status, report changes promptly, and assist in initiating appropriate interventions, referrals, or emergency response as indicated.
• Monitor patients for psychiatric symptoms, medication effectiveness, and safety concerns, and report changes to the nursing leadership, provider, or treatment team as appropriate.
• Apply sound clinical judgment in crisis situations, including suicide risk assessment, de-escalation, and patient safety interventions.

Medical & Interdisciplinary Collaboration

• Accurately transcribe, document, and implement provider orders, including verbal orders when permitted.
• Collaborate with physicians, psychiatrists, nursing leadership, and interdisciplinary team members to support integrated patient care.
• Communicate patient health concerns to nursing and clinical leadership and participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning.

Documentation, Compliance & Accreditation

• Maintain timely, accurate, and complete documentation in the electronic medical record in accordance with licensure, accreditation, and organizational standards.
• Ensure confidentiality of patient information and compliance with HIPAA, Joint Commission standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Support medication management and controlled substance processes in collaboration with Compliance and nursing leadership, as applicable.

Professional Practice & Operational Responsibilities

• Maintain required certifications, training, and continuing education in accordance with organizational and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in in-service education, department meetings, and staff meetings as required.
• Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, adaptability, and effective teamwork in a regulated healthcare environment.
• Perform additional duties as assigned within scope of practice.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse license in Florida.
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience preferred, with experience in substance use disorder treatment and co-occurring mental health disorders in an inpatient setting strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of nursing standards of care for patients with mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and co-occurring diagnoses.
• Strong clinical assessment, documentation, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain professionalism, objectivity, and composure in high-stress or emergency situations.
• Demonstrated understanding of patient confidentiality, ethical practice, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Experience with electronic medical record (EMR) systems preferred.

Why Join Banyan Treatment Centers?

This Is An Opportunity To Make a Meaningful Impact Within a Nationally Recognized Leader In Addiction And Mental Health Care. As a Staff Nurse (RN), You Will

• Join a mission-driven, Joint Commission–accredited organization committed to ethical, compliant, and compassionate care.
• Play a vital role in supporting patient safety, stabilization, and recovery.
• Collaborate with experienced medical providers, nursing leadership, and interdisciplinary treatment teams.
• Contribute directly to quality care delivery, regulatory readiness, and positive patient outcomes.
• Comprehensive benefits for eligible FT team members, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; whole and term life insurance; short- and long-term disability coverage; a 401(k) with employer match; paid time off and holidays; wellness incentives; and employee assistance and referral programs.

EOE