PRN Registered Nurse (RN) - Nights

About the Role

North Port Behavioral Health is a Premier Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Hospital seeking passionate Registered Nurses to work at our brand‑new 144‑bed inpatient psychiatric hospital in North Port, FL. The facility offers 24‑hour nursing care for individuals struggling with behavioral and addiction disorders.

Population Served

Adolescents (13‑17), Adults (18+), and Seniors (55+).

Schedule

12‑hour night shifts are available. Hours are 7 p.m. – 7 a.m. with rotating weekends.

Benefits

• Employee discount program for over 30,000 merchants (PerkSpot)
• 100% paid psychiatric training
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription drug, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, vision, dental, and voluntary short‑term and long‑term disability coverage
• Employee assistance programs, financial support, tuition reimbursement, and additional well‑being programs

Purpose

The clinical professional is responsible for facilitating admissions, clinical intake assessments, and utilization review processes to assure continuity for the most appropriate level of care for patients and their benefit/resource utilization.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate care by assessing patients’ physical and behavioral health needs
• Develop and implement nursing care plans
• Maintain medical records and educate patients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions
• Provide nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice as defined by state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures, and protocols
• Ensure physicians’ orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure
• Assess patients’ status on an ongoing basis, gather and document pertinent information
• Notify physicians of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergencies, or changes in response to medications
• Complete initial nursing treatment plans upon admission, specific to assessed needs
• Demonstrate knowledge and utilization of universal precautions in providing direct patient care
• Accurately administer medications per ordered note and document controlled‑substance counts
• Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently and accurately as directed
• Exhibit therapeutic rapport with patients by maintaining professional boundaries, respecting personal space, giving direct attention, and maintaining rational detachment
• Provide direction or coordinate the activities of the unit as directed
• Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, co‑workers, and others involved in inpatient treatment

Requirements

• Graduated from an accredited school of nursing
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of employment or eligibility to practice nursing in accordance with state requirements
• At least one year of nursing experience; psychiatric, mental health, behavioral, or substance‑use‑disorder nursing experience is a plus
• CPR and de‑escalation and restraint certification (training available upon hire)
• First‑aid certification may be required based on state or facility requirements