RN (Day Shift 7am to 7pm)

ODYSSEY BEHAVIORAL GROUP•Fort Lauderdale, FL

4d•$35 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides medical care and nursing support to clients in a residential behavioral health treatment facility serving individuals with mental health, substance use, co-occurring disorders, and medical complications. The RN works with direct care staff and the treatment team to meet clients’ functional needs and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment. Duties include assessing clients’ health, implementing physician orders, administering medications, coordinating medical services, and documenting care in the electronic charting system. The position is based at Lifeskills FLL in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and follows a day-shift schedule from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The RN works closely with facility leadership, the Clinical Director, direct care staff, and quality/compliance staff, and may coordinate with clients, pharmacies, suppliers, vendors, and third-party providers. The role requires a current Florida RN license, a nursing associate or bachelor’s degree, First Aid/CPR/AED certification, and a clear TB skin test or chest X-ray. Psychiatric nursing experience is strongly preferred. The work involves moving throughout the building, communicating with others, and varying physical activities, including the ability to move up to 25 pounds.

Requirements

Current RN licensure in the state of Florida.
Associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Active First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
Clear TB skin test or chest X-ray.
Strong customer service, attention to detail, organizational, and prioritization skills.
Ability to accept and integrate feedback, uphold client safety and regulatory standards, and exercise sound judgment and discretion.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to build and maintain professional relationships.
Ability to align with the organization’s core values and treatment philosophy.
Ability to communicate with peers, the public, clients, and vendors; move throughout the building; sit or remain stationary for extended periods; and perform activities such as standing, walking, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, talking, and hearing.
Ability to move up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Psychiatric nursing experience.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive nursing assessments identifying clients’ medical needs, capabilities, and limitations.
Record and transcribe physicians’ written and verbal orders, and carry out or delegate STAT orders immediately.
Communicate observations and recommendations about clients’ plans of care and provide input to the treatment team.
Identify abnormal diagnostic data and bring it to the attending physician’s attention.
Administer and document medications, including PRN medications, injections, and controlled medications, in accordance with physician orders and facility procedures.
Coordinate pharmacy and laboratory orders, deliveries, and refills with appropriate vendors.
Maintain the security of controlled medications and monitor their administration and accurate recording.
Provide and maintain a therapeutic environment in collaboration with other staff.
Document nursing assessments, weekly notes, ongoing client observations, and care in the Best Notes electronic charting system, consistent with facility policy and the Master Treatment Plan.
Prepare clients for discharge with individualized counseling and instruction, providing written instructions when needed.
Educate clients and families about medications, side effects, contraindications, and physical symptoms through individual and group counseling.
Review clinical records for accuracy and quality of documentation.
Assist with coordinating admissions, transfers, and discharges to support efficient communication.
Coordinate the facility infection control program and ensure staff and clients meet applicable policy and procedure requirements.
Attend work as scheduled and notify the supervisor when absent.
Adapt to changes in facility functions, management styles, and routines; follow company ethics and conduct policies and facility procedures.
Maintain a positive attitude and work collaboratively with the treatment team.
Perform other duties as assigned.