Nurse - OTP/MAT Palatka
Meridian Healthcare · Palatka, FL · 1 wk ago
Healthcare$25.37/hrFull-time
Location: Palatka, FL
Pay: $25.37/hr (LPN, Non-Exempt) | $37.51/hr (RN, Non-Exempt) + $5,000 sign-on bonus
About the Role
As an RN/LPN, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, client-centered care. You will:
- Perform initial physical assessments and ongoing re-assessment.
- Assess and collect data to determine client stability, safety, and pain status on admission.
- Integrate assessment findings with previously reported or documented information to determine changes in the client's status.
- Recognize interrelationships between assessment findings, medications, and lab findings.
- Initiate Treatment Plan and Nursing Care Plan, incorporating the client, family/significant other, developmental and age-appropriate needs.
- Initiate, verify, and carry out physician orders transcribing to the Medication Administration Record as appropriate.
- Assume leadership role in crisis or emergency situations.
- Identify unexpected responses to treatment or other alterations in client condition and communicate with the appropriate physician.
- Work with Nurse Manager and HR Staffing to provide appropriate staffing based on census and acuity.
Requirements
- Active Florida RN or LPN license
- Strong clinical and communication skills
- Behavioral health experience preferred
- Valid Florida Driver’s License with acceptable driving record
- Completion of pre-employment assessments
Benefits
- Competitive pay with incentives
- Generous PTO for vacation, sick time, and holidays
- Multiple health plans, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability
- 403(b) retirement plan with up to 8% company match after 7 years
- Tuition reimbursement and career advancement pathways
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness incentives, and mental health resources
- Inclusive, team-oriented culture with employee events and recognition
- Cell phone discounts, travel reimbursement, LegalShield, and pet insurance