Inpatient RN (Various Shifts)

APALACHEE CENTER INC • Tallahassee, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Apalachee Center, Inc. is seeking a skilled and motivated Inpatient Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care to patients receiving inpatient psychiatric and behavioral health services. The RN assesses patient needs and conditions, develops individualized nursing care plans, administers medications, responds to psychiatric and medical emergencies, and helps maintain a safe, therapeutic environment. The role also provides leadership and supervision to Licensed Practical Nurses and Mental Health Assistants, coordinates nursing operations and patient assignments, and supports quality nursing services in accordance with clinical standards.

The RN works in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment with physicians, psychiatrists, advanced practice providers, and other healthcare professionals. Responsibilities include patient education, admission and discharge coordination, clinical documentation, infection prevention, quality improvement, and staff development. Apalachee Center provides behavioral healthcare to individuals and families throughout North Florida, with a focus on patient safety, recovery, and improved health and well-being.

Available schedules include Monday–Friday day shifts (7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.), evening shifts (3:30 p.m.–12:00 a.m.), and overnight shifts (11:30 p.m.–8:00 a.m.), as well as rotating 12-hour day shifts (7:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m.) and night shifts (7:30 p.m.–8:00 a.m.). Rotating schedules provide every other weekend off.

Requirements

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in accordance with Florida Statute 464.
• Official transcripts from an approved college or university.
• Ability to obtain and maintain current CPR, First Aid, and Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certifications.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of psychiatric conditions, substance use disorders, and evidence-based nursing practices.
• Ability to identify and respond to patients experiencing emotional, behavioral, or medical crises.
• Effective communication, teamwork, and leadership abilities.
• Commitment to trauma-informed, patient-centered care.
• Knowledge of medication administration, infection prevention, and patient safety practices.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality, and ethical standards.
• Flexibility and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced inpatient environment.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of one year of professional nursing experience.
• Previous experience in psychiatric nursing, behavioral healthcare, substance use treatment, or inpatient healthcare settings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments, monitor patient conditions, develop individualized nursing care plans, and provide direct nursing services.
• Administer prescribed medications, monitor their effectiveness and adverse reactions, and follow medication safety and documentation procedures.
• Guide, direct, and supervise LPNs and MHAs while coordinating daily nursing operations and patient care assignments.
• Recognize and respond to psychiatric crises, medical emergencies, and behavioral health situations using established intervention protocols.
• Collaborate with physicians, psychiatrists, advanced practice providers, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement treatment plans.
• Maintain a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment by monitoring patient needs, implementing precautions, and following safety procedures.
• Educate patients about medication management, self-care, wellness, treatment compliance, and recovery strategies.
• Coordinate nursing admission assessments, patient orientation, discharge instructions, and continuity-of-care planning.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential patient records in accordance with agency policies, regulatory requirements, and professional nursing standards.
• Follow infection control protocols, promote patient safety, and participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Assist with training, orientation, and professional development of nursing and direct-care staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed