Nursing - RN

Discovery Behavioral Health•Montverde, FL

15h•$36 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a vital member of a multidisciplinary team, delivering compassionate, evidence-based care in alignment with the Discovery Behavioral Health Clinical Model. The RN serves as a clinical expert and patient advocate, supporting patient safety, stability, and progress in recovery. Through assessment, intervention, and collaboration, the RN helps create a therapeutic environment grounded in trust, dignity, and clinical excellence, integrating medical and behavioral health care to improve outcomes. The RN provides nursing care across the patient journey, from evaluating potential admissions and completing assessments to medication management, education, ongoing monitoring, and discharge support. The position may include duties specific to residential treatment, substance and mental health use disorder treatment, or eating disorder treatment. This is a PRN, on-site position in Montverde, Florida, with schedules of 7 a.m.–7 p.m. or 7 p.m.–7 a.m. on call, as needed. The stated pay range is $36–$42 per hour.

Requirements

Current RN license in good standing.
Ability to draw blood.
Current Basic Life Support (CPR and First Aid) certification.
Obtain CPI certification within 90 days of hire.
Knowledge of industry standards, nursing organization, theory, principles, and research processes; accreditation and regulatory standards; clinical care requirements based on nursing principles; and scope of practice.
Familiarity with behavior change, recovery models, and treatment methods.
Knowledge of medications, indications, dosage ranges, side effects, and potential toxicity.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred; an Associate Degree in Nursing is accepted.
One year of experience working in mental health, substance use, or eating disorders preferred.
Experience as a staff nurse, preferably in chemical dependency and/or behavioral health.
For the Eating Disorder Division, obtain Serv Safe certification within 90 days of hire if applicable.

Responsibilities

Meet with potential admissions for face-to-face evaluations, determine medical appropriateness for admission, and collaborate with medical and psychiatric providers to obtain admission orders.
Support admissions, including belongings checks and safety searches as needed; complete initial nursing assessments and facilitate the medical admission process.
Develop and initiate nursing care plans as appropriate.
Assess medical concerns, including suicidality and risk of harm to self or others, and communicate findings to appropriate clinical team members.
Perform vital signs, basic evaluative procedures, tests, and blood draws.
Provide first aid and determine when physician notification is needed.
Maintain a safe, structured therapeutic milieu and support patients throughout treatment, including supervising community outings as required by state regulations.
Assist with discharge and support continuity of care and readiness for the next level of care.
Maintain an organized, safe, and therapeutic environment for patients and staff.
Carry out provider orders accurately and promptly; verify informed consent before the first medication dose.
Administer prescribed medications, including PRN medications, and document effectiveness within required timelines.
Oversee medication planning, storage, ordering, transcribing, administration, monitoring, and evaluation; ensure required medications are appropriately ordered and available.
Follow narcotic diversion protocols and complete required processes each shift.
Collaborate with medical staff and the interdisciplinary treatment team on patient care, needs, and interventions.
Communicate with families and loved ones as appropriate and establish professional, compassionate, respectful rapport with patients.
Provide health education to patients and staff.
Communicate with referral sources and outpatient providers at admission, midpoint, and discharge as needed to support continuity of care.
Manage patient medical needs, including scheduling appointments, completing referrals, and obtaining prior authorizations for treatments and tests.
Document patient progress objectively, accurately, and on time; maintain accurate records of medication administration, assessments, and patient care.
Ensure clinical practices comply with regulatory standards, organizational expectations, and policies.
Maintain a stocked, organized, operational nursing station and demonstrate professionalism, initiative, and accountability.
Communicate scheduling needs promptly, including requesting time off and arranging appropriate coverage; perform additional duties as assigned.
For residential treatment: provide patient transportation and supervision, including transportation to medical appointments, if pre-qualified to drive a company vehicle.
For substance and mental health use disorder treatment: monitor CIWA/COW scores for patients on detoxification protocols; understand detoxification medications, withdrawal symptoms, and potential medical complications; assist Utilization Review by communicating pertinent nursing information.
For eating disorder treatment: sit with patients for at least one meal or snack weekly and provide additional coverage as needed; work during meal periods to supervise and support patients; avoid comments or actions that contradict the CFD Clinical Model and Dietary CARE model; maintain full adherence to Center for Discovery policies and procedures; maintain NG tubes and administer bolus feeds where applicable.