Job Title: Registered Nurse - DETOX

Location: Naples, Florida

Company: David Lawrence Centers For Behavioral Health

Job Type: Hourly/Non-Exempt & Full-Time Nurse [36 Hours]
~ Friday, Saturday, & Sunday from 7PM - 7AM

Salary: Starting at $36/Hour
~ Additional Compensation available for experience/bilingual
~ Extensive Shift Differential

Hiring Incentives: Sign on Bonus, Immediate PTO Accrual, Full Benefits W/401k, Professional Development & Tuition Programs.

Job Summary: Our Detox Program provides critical community care through our 15-bed adult inpatient unit (with expansion plans in place!). We are looking to select a Client-focused and sharply-skilled nurse to enhance our team - this is an opportunity to make a difference in someone's recovery every single minute of every single shift!

Key Responsibilities:

- Providing direct care to Clients, including triage, nursing assessment, implementation of orders, withdrawal assessment and management, observation, interviewing, recording and reporting medical and behavior patterns.

- Supplying direction to Behavioral Healthcare Technicians (BHT's) as necessary.

- Evaluating and identifying nursing care plans and intervening according to nursing practice standards to meet Client treatment/care needs in a timely and appropriate manner.

- Implementing effective infection control practices and following reporting standards.

- Safely, accurately and effectively implementing/documenting Client discharges.

- Assisting Charge Nurse when needed.

- Working closely with Providers, Clinicians, LPN's, Behavioral Health Techs and Support Staff.

- Collaborating with Emergency Services, Crisis Unit and Access Center.

- Properly documenting Client information in Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system including Nursing Notes, S/R Notes, etc.

- Addressing all Client concerns in a professional yet compassionate way.

Qualifications:

- High school Diploma/GED = Required

- Graduation from an accredited nursing program = Required

- Clear/Active FL RN License = Required

- Skills in nursing assessment, evaluation, planning and intervention = Required

- Related experience = Very Strongly Preferred
~ Mental health, behavioral health, crisis nursing and/or psych nursing
~ Inpatient, residential, jail, detox and/or Baker Act
~ Anxiety, agitation, mental status changes, etc.

- Basic knowledge of Mental Health/Substance Use Disorder treatment principles and techniques (including Medication Assisted Treatment) = Very Strongly Preferred

- Microsoft Office 365 skills (Including Teams/Video Conferencing) and Electronic Medical Records experience = Strongly Preferred

- Staying compliant on all trainings and immunizations = Required

- Ability to pass Level II DCF Mental Health Fingerprinting (General Information can be found HERE), Drug Screen and Local Criminal Check = Required

Physical Requirements: This position requires a mix of physical activities throughout the workday. Duties involve periods of standing, sitting, and walking, often across various areas of the site. The role also includes tasks that may require bending, reaching, and other physical movements. Candidates must be able to occasionally lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds. A reasonable level of physical stamina and mobility is necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of this role.