BAYLOR DAYS Charge Registered Nurse

About the Role

Mental Health Resource Center is looking for Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to provide and oversee quality, compassionate care for patients at our Northside and Southside inpatient psychiatric facilities. The crisis stabilization units serve adults and children, with most patients admitted involuntarily via Florida’s Baker Act. The typical length of stay is 3-5 days. This fast-paced, team-oriented environment offers challenging and rewarding opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Admissions and discharges
• Taking and implementing doctor’s orders
• Administering medication and providing routine and emergency medical care
• Assessing patient needs and planning care in cooperation with the treatment team
• Monitoring and observing patients
• Overseeing care provided by Behavioral Healthcare Assistants
• Ensuring services comply with Quality Assurance Standards for Behavioral Health Services and Joint Commission standards
• Documenting clinical records accurately and timely

For LPNs: Assisting the RN in assessing patient needs, administering medications, and supporting the Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, and Psychiatrist in coordinating care.

Requirements

• Valid State of Florida Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) license
• For LPNs: Six months of nursing experience as an LPN or 2 years of patient care experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant
• Ability to make sound, independent decisions and demonstrate good judgment, including recognizing emergencies and responding appropriately
• Strong communication skills and ability to interact with families, caregivers, community providers, and staff
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and completeness of clinical records
• Background screening and clearance through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse

Schedule

• Charge Registered Nurse (Adult Unit, MHRC North): Every Saturday and Sunday, 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
• Staff Registered Nurse (Children and Adolescent Unit, MHRC North): Every Saturday and Sunday, 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Signing bonus
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free continuing education units (CEUs) through in-house trainings (e.g., Crisis Intervention, CPR, Ethics, Confidentiality)