Registered Nurse- Mental Health Care

Mental Health Resource Center

Mental Health Resource Center is looking for Registered Nurses (RNs) to provide and oversee quality and compassionate care for patients at our Northside and Southside inpatient psychiatric facilities. The crisis stabilization units provide services for adults and children. Most patients are admitted involuntarily to the facility via the Baker Act, the mental health act of Florida. The normal length of stay on the unit for patients is typically 3-5 days. Due to the types of services provided, crisis stabilization units are fast-paced working environments and present employees with challenging and rewarding opportunities. The duties of Registered Nurses include admissions, discharges, taking doctor's orders, administering medication, and providing routine and emergency medical care and interventions as needed. Registered Nurses also assess the needs and problems of patients, plan the patient's care in cooperation with the treatment team, monitor and observe patients, and oversee the care provided by the Behavioral Healthcare Assistants. Registered Nurses ensure services are provided in accordance with the Quality Assurance Standards for Behavioral Health Services and Joint Commission standards. MHRC provides a variety of training, including but not limited to Crisis Intervention, CPR, Diagnosis and Behaviors, Ethics, and Confidentiality. MHRC is an approved Continuing Education provider with the Department of Health in Florida and many in-house trainings provide free CEUs for employees.

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for assisting the Registered Nurse (RN) in assessing the needs and problems of each patient and planning appropriate and specific care. Under the supervision of the RN, the LPN is responsible for administering medications and assisting the Physician Assistant (PA), Nurse Practitioner (ARNP), and Psychiatrist in coordinating and implementing the medical and psychiatric care of the patient.

In order to be considered candidates must have a valid State of Florida Licensed Practical Nurse license and six months of nursing experience as an LPN or 2 years of patient care experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant required.

Licensed Practical Nurses need to make sound decisions independently and demonstrate good judgment on a daily basis, including but not limited to recognizing emergencies and life-threatening situations and responding appropriately.

Strong communication skills are essential and this individual must be able to interact appropriately with internal and external customers, including families, caregivers, community service providers, supervisory staff, and other department professionals.

Each employee contributes to the completeness and confidentiality of clinical records by ensuring documentation, paperwork, and system entries meet internal and external guidelines for content, accuracy, and timeliness.

Renaissance Behavioral Health Systems and Mental Health Resource Center are Equal Opportunity Employers. Background screening and clearance through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse is required for all positions.

Mental Health Resource Center