CRF Registered Nurse

Type: PRN (as needed) shifts available

Position summary:

• Provide nursing care consistent with licensing standards to patients admitted to the Central Receiving Facility (CRF) under the Baker (mental health) or Marchman (substance use) Act.
• Assess patient for medical and behavioral health needs.
• Understand and execute admission, treatment, seclusion and restraint, and discharge orders.
• Provide medical care in response to physician orders and treatment plan.
• Checks, records, or arranges the completion of vital signs, as appropriate. Follows-up with individual served when vital signs are outside normal parameters.
• Provide medical and/or behavioral health education and information to individuals served.
• Maintain comprehensive records in the electronic medical record (EMR). This includes nursing assessment, unplanned interventions, and informational and progress notes.
• Participate in development of the treatment plans, in treatment team discussions, and screenings.
• Directs and monitors co-workers; including LPN, Behavioral Health Technicians, Patient Safety Technicians, etc.
• Performs audits and provides feedback to leadership regarding quality improvements, cost saving initiatives, and efficiencies.
• Attends monthly nursing in-service meetings.
• Maintains current knowledge of policies, procedures, and protocols at the CRF.

Benefits

Full-time

• Dental, vision, health, and life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employer sponsored contribution to Health Savings Account (HSA), with qualifying insurance plan.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• 11 paid holidays.

Must meet eligibility requirements

• 403b Retirement Plan, with 9% employer contribution for those who meet eligibility requirements.
• Tuition reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible, and Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) loan repayment eligible for qualifying staff

Minimum Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Florida Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Minimum two (2) years' experience in a psychiatric setting.
• Ability to pass a level II Background clearance and drug test.
• Valid FL drivers' license, insurance, and safe driving record.
• Dependable transportation (registered, safe operating conditions, etc.).
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to grip, bend, squat, and crawl.
• Ability to maneuver patient's weight.
• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds.
• Must maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct, while adhering to agency policies and procedures.
• Ability to use a computer.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, in collaboration with other community partners.
• Ability to manage stressful situations and display appropriate work demeanor and boundaries.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent customer service.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

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