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Registered Nurse
Bartow and Lakeland
Looking for a meaningful career and excellent benefits? Join the PRC team!
We have a variety of RN openings available for our Crisis Stabilization Units in Lakeland and Bartow as well as our Short-Term Adult Residential (SRT). The position is responsible for the provision of direct care to the patients in our locked psychiatric units and provides assistance to medical staff by management of available resources in accordance with the established standards, policies and procedures at the Peace River Center’s Crisis Inpatient Facilities, and the Scope of Practice established by the State of Florida.
Essential Duties/Requirements/Activities:
- Coordinates with psychiatrist/APRNs regarding medical care of CSU/SRT clients
- Assist in providing safe environment for staff and patients
- Participate in facilitating a coordinated team approach in Unit operations
- Provide appropriate medical documentation on clients at CSU/SRT
- Perform essential nursing duties as vital signs, and BMI
- Conduct Nursing Assessments on CSU/SRT clients
- Perform accurate administration of medication and treatments as ordered by physician/APRN
- Perform CLIA waived testing and venipuncture as ordered by physician/APRN
- Assist in maintaining an accurate medication administration system
- Provide patient education regarding medications through 1:1 consultation and group sessions
- Facilitate eligible patients in obtaining medication thru the Patient Assistance Program (PAP)
- Assess and evaluate all patients’ current mental and physical status and document accordingly
- Assess and evaluate all potential admissions for appropriateness and/or need for medical clearance.
- Ability to arrive to work and ready to work on time.
- Ability to abide by principles of EEO compliance and a workplace of dignity and respect.
- Ability to work cooperatively in a group and/or team setting; contributing to a positive work environment.
- Ability to show respect to all others.
- Ability to professionally communicate with other employees and outside vendors, as required.
- Ability to take guidance and direction from supervisors.
For complete job requirements, please visit our application page.
Qualifications: Graduated from an accredited Nursing Program. Requires 3 years of LPN /RN clinical experience in the mental health field. Clear and Active current Florida Nursing license required. Peace River Center is a Drug Free workplace and will require an approved DCF Level 2 Background clearance. Be sure to check our job application website for the complete job details.
