Registered Nurse (RN) - Full Time

About the role

South County Mental Health Center, Inc. is seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to provide high-quality inpatient psychiatric care within our Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU).

Responsibilities

• Administer and monitor medications; document effectiveness and side effects
• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments for all admitted clients
• Respond to psychiatric and medical emergencies
• Provide one-to-one observation and implement safety precautions as needed
• Auxiliary tasks such as assisting with patient mobility and physical interventions when required
• Intervene verbally and/or physically during behavioral crises following protocol
• Maintain and document restraint and seclusion procedures
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning and team meetings
• Lead psychoeducational groups (e.g., hygiene, substance abuse, nutrition)
• Communicate effectively with families and care teams
• Perform blood draws and collect lab specimens
• Provide minor wound care and monitor special diets
• Assess and address clients’ physical health concerns
• Document clinical observations and collaborate with other healthcare professionals

Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Florida
• Minimum 1 year of psychiatric/mental health nursing experience (preferred)
• Knowledge of:
• Baker Act and client rights
• Confidentiality and abuse reporting regulations
• Psychotropic medications and side effects
• OSHA standards and bloodborne pathogens
• BLS Certification (preferred)
• Associate degree in Nursing or higher (preferred)

Qualifications

• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset
• Compassion, empathy, and commitment to patient-centered care
• Attention to detail and strong documentation practices

Skills

• Sound clinical judgment and decision-making skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Collaborative teamwork
• Compassion and empathy
• Attention to detail and strong documentation practices

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with employer match
• Competitive salary
• Supportive, mission-driven team environment

Schedule & Work Details

• Full-Time Shift: 8:00am-4:30pm
• Schedule: may include weekends
• Location: In-person (Delray Beach, FL)

Additional Information

• Background check required
• Drug-free workplace
• EEO employer