RN Behavioral Health/Full Time/Day Shift

Florida Medical Center

Our 459-bed acute care hospital has made excellence in delivering healthcare a priority, and it shows:

• We are home to the Heart Institute of Florida, where our doctors have worked on the leading edge of cardiac care for more than 40 years.
• We are part of the Advanced Neuroscience Network, leading the way in brain and spinal care in Florida.
• We have a comprehensive stroke center that offers fast, effective stroke care for a strong recovery.

At Florida Medical Center, we are committed to delivering the highest quality care possible to each of our patients. We strive to help patients achieve better outcomes, quicker recovery times, shorter hospital stays and ultimately, better health. As a result of our efforts, Florida Medical Center has received numerous prestigious awards and accolades from trusted organizations including the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) and the American Heart/Stroke Association.

What We Offer:

• Essential/stable and growing company with many opportunities for training and advancement within the medical field that all employees and team members (including Full-Time and Part-Time) can benefit from.
• Hourly pay is negotiable based on experience. We offer competitive market pay and opportunities for bonus depending on great work performance.
• Comprehensive Employee Benefits: Full and Part Time employees are eligible for various plans for medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Position Summary:

Delivers care to patients who require acute mental health care. Ensures that care delivered complies with the objectives and policies of the hospital. Has 12-hour accountability for assigned area of responsibility. Ensures unit is staffed appropriately. Utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation when performing nursing techniques for the comfort and well-being of the patient. Assists and supervises, Behavioral Health Technicians to ensure that age/developmentally appropriate care is delivered in accordance with unit standards.

Position Qualifications (including required licenses/certifications, education and job knowledge/experience):

• Current Florida RN license
• BSN preferred
• CPI Certification
• Current BLS Certification
• Florida Protective Services background check
• Experience in Mental Healthcare, Knowledge of Mental Health Law
• Demonstrate time management skills
• Positive affect and excellent oral and written communication skills
• Visual and hearing senses must be adequate to assess/detect changes in human physiological condition

Primary Responsibilities:

Assisting the Director in planning, supervising and evaluating the nursing care of psychiatric patients. Observe professional ethics in maintaining confidential information acquired concerning the personal, financial, medical or employment status or patients and their families. Must follow and enforce accepted safety practices for patients and hospital. Participate in Performance improvement activities. Utilize the nursing process to oversee and provide age specific patient care.