RN - Shift 1 | Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital (1353)

Job Purpose:
- The RN position is integral to the efficient functioning of the assigned Unit. They will, by virtue of their role, be responsible for providing professional psychiatric nursing care, via own task functions and supervision of the task of other nursing personnel on their shift. Ensures all members of on his/her team provide quality and effective nursing care.

Key Responsibilities:
- Consumer Assessment: Conducting comprehensive assessments to understand consumers' mental health status, including their history, symptoms, and current functioning.
- Care Planning: Developing and implementing individualized treatment plans based on patient needs, treatment goals, and evidence-based practices.
- Medication Administration: Administering psychiatric medications and monitoring their effects, including potential side effects.
- Ability to successfully complete initial and annual Techniques for Effective Aggression Management (TEAM) physical restraint and verbal de-escalation training
- Patient Advocacy: Advocating for consumers' needs, rights, and preferences within the behavioral health facility.
- Crisis Management: Responding to psychiatric emergencies and providing stabilization for consumers experiencing acute distress or dangerous behaviors.
- Documentation: Maintaining accurate and thorough medical records and documentation of consumer care.
- Ensures client activities take place as scheduled
- Respond promptly and effectively to emergency situations, providing leadership and guidance as needed.

Required Education:
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing meeting minimum standards of the Florida State Board of Nursing as a Registered Nurse.
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice

Required Experience:
- Six plus (6+) years progressive experience in nursing

Required Skills and Abilities:
- Strong understanding of psychiatric and behavioral health care practices
- Excellent patient assessment and diagnostic skills
- Ability to develop and implement effective care plans
- Proficient in electronic medical records and healthcare technology systems
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to interact with patients, families, and healthcare teams
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
- Compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care

LifeStream Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Pension Plan
• 403(b)
• Paid TTime Off (Over 4 weeks your 1st year!)
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Free Telehealth Services
• HRSA Loan Forgiveness Program
• And More!

Important Notice
As part of our hiring process and in compliance with Section 435.04, Florida Statutes, certain positions require a Level 2 background screening. Employment offers are contingent upon meeting applicable requirements. For more details on Level 2 background screening requirements, please visit: Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse


LifeStream is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant based on age, citizenship, color, covered veteran status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.