About this role
Inpatient Registered Nurse (RN)
Apalachee Center, Inc.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Classification: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Director of Nursing
Supervisory Responsibilities: Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and Mental Health Assistants (MHAs)
Available Shifts – Inpatient Registered Nurse (RN)
Apalachee Center, Inc. offers multiple shift options to accommodate different schedules and availability!
We are currently seeking dedicated Registered Nurses (RNs) for the following inpatient shifts:
Monday–Friday Schedules:
- Day Shift: 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Evening Shift: 3:30 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. (Midnight)
- Overnight Shift: 11:30 p.m. – 8:00 a.m.
Rotating 12-Hour Schedules (Every Other Weekend Off):
- Day Shift: 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
- Night Shift: 7:30 p.m. – 8:00 a.m.
Find the Shift That Works for You!
Whether you prefer days, evenings, or overnight shifts, Apalachee Center offers scheduling options that allow you to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals receiving inpatient behavioral healthcare.
Apply today and join our dedicated nursing team!
Join Our Team and Make a Difference!
Are you a compassionate, dedicated Registered Nurse looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges?
Apalachee Center, Inc. is looking for a skilled and motivated Inpatient Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team!
At Apalachee Center, we are committed to providing quality, compassionate behavioral healthcare to individuals and families throughout North Florida. Our nursing professionals play a vital role in promoting patient safety, supporting recovery, and helping individuals achieve improved health and well-being.
As an Inpatient RN, you will work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment where your clinical expertise, leadership, and commitment to patient-centered care will make a lasting difference.
Position Summary
The Inpatient Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care to patients receiving inpatient psychiatric and behavioral health services. This position involves assessing patient needs, administering medications, implementing individualized treatment plans, responding to psychiatric and medical emergencies, and ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment.
The RN also provides leadership and supervision to Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and Mental Health Assistants (MHAs), ensuring quality nursing services and compliance with established clinical standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Patient Assessment & Care: Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments, monitor patient conditions, develop individualized nursing care plans, and provide direct nursing services.
- Medication Administration & Management: Administer prescribed medications, monitor effectiveness and adverse reactions, and ensure compliance with medication safety and documentation procedures.
- Clinical Leadership & Supervision: Provide guidance, direction, and supervision to LPNs and MHAs while coordinating daily nursing operations and patient care assignments.
- Crisis Intervention & Emergency Response: Recognize and respond appropriately to psychiatric crises, medical emergencies, and behavioral health situations using established intervention protocols.
- Treatment Coordination: Collaborate with physicians, psychiatrists, advanced practice providers, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement effective treatment plans.
- Patient Safety & Monitoring: Maintain a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment by monitoring patient needs, implementing appropriate precautions, and ensuring adherence to safety procedures.
- Patient Education & Support: Educate patients about medication management, self-care, wellness, treatment compliance, and recovery strategies.
- Admissions & Discharge Planning: Coordinate nursing admission assessments, patient orientation, discharge instructions, and continuity-of-care planning.
- Clinical Documentation: Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential patient records in accordance with agency policies, regulatory requirements, and professional nursing standards.
- Infection Prevention & Quality Assurance: Follow infection control protocols, promote patient safety, and participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Staff Development: Assist with training, orientation, and professional development of nursing and direct-care staff.
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Qualifications
Education & Licensure
- Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in accordance with Florida Statute 464.
- Official transcripts from an approved college or university.
- Ability to obtain and maintain current CPR, First Aid, and Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certifications.
Preferred Experience
- Minimum of one (1) year of professional nursing experience.
- Previous experience in psychiatric nursing, behavioral healthcare, substance use treatment, or inpatient healthcare settings.
Skills & Competencies
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
- Knowledge of psychiatric conditions, substance use disorders, and evidence-based nursing practices.
- Ability to identify and respond to patients experiencing emotional, behavioral, or medical crises.
- Effective communication, teamwork, and leadership abilities.
- Commitment to trauma-informed, patient-centered care.
- Knowledge of medication administration, infection prevention, and patient safety practices.
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality, and ethical standards.
- Flexibility and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced inpatient environment.