Health Care Nurse/LPN

Staff Nurse (RN/LPN)Banyan Treatment Centers is seeking a qualified and compassionate Staff Nurse (RN/LPN) to provide direct nursing care within our inpatient behavioral health, mental health and substance use treatment programs. This clinical role focuses on patient safety, timely medical intervention, interdisciplinary collaboration, and regulatory compliance to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care in a structured treatment environment.The Staff Nurse (RN) serves as a key member of the clinical team, supporting medical providers, nursing leadership, and treatment staff while maintaining documentation accuracy, ethical standards, and accreditation readiness.Reporting To: Director of NursingSchedule: Full-Time | 7 AM - 7:30 AMLocation: Gulf Breeze, FL (On-site)Key responsibilities:Provide direct nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and medical provider in accordance with medical protocols and scope of practice.Complete comprehensive nursing assessments and required admission documentation within established timeframes.Monitor patient medical status, report changes promptly, and assist in initiating appropriate interventions, referrals, or emergency response as indicated.Monitor patients for psychiatric symptoms, medication effectiveness, and safety concerns, and report changes to the nursing leadership, provider, or treatment team as appropriate.Apply sound clinical judgment in crisis situations, including suicide risk assessment, de-escalation, and patient safety interventions.Medical & Interdisciplinary Collaboration:Accurately transcribe, document, and implement provider orders, including verbal orders when permitted.Collaborate with physicians, psychiatrists, nursing leadership, and interdisciplinary team members to support integrated patient care.Communicate patient health concerns to nursing and clinical leadership and participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning.Maintain timely, accurate, and complete documentation in the electronic medical record in accordance with licensure, accreditation, and organizational standards.Ensure confidentiality of patient information and compliance with HIPAA, Joint Commission standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.Support medication management and controlled substance processes in collaboration with Compliance and nursing leadership, as applicable.Maintain required certifications, training, and continuing education in accordance with organizational and regulatory requirements.Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, adaptability, and effective teamwork in a regulated healthcare environment.Qualifications:Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Florida.Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.Minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience preferred, with experience in substance use disorder treatment and co-occurring mental health disorders in an inpatient setting strongly preferred.Working knowledge of nursing standards of care for patients with mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and co-occurring diagnoses.Ability to maintain professionalism, objectivity, and composure in high-stress or emergency situations.Demonstrated understanding of patient confidentiality, ethical practice, and regulatory compliance requirements.Experience with electronic medical record (EMR) systems preferred.Join a mission-driven, Joint Commission–accredited organization committed to ethical, compliant, and compassionate care.Collaborate with experienced medical providers, nursing leadership, and interdisciplinary treatment teams.Contribute directly to quality care delivery, regulatory readiness, and positive patient outcomes.Comprehensive benefits for eligible FT team members, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; whole and term life insurance; short- and long-term disability coverage; paid time off and holidays; and employee assistance and referral programs.Bring your nursing expertise to a mission-driven organization dedicated to transforming lives.