ABOUT US:
At Park Place Behavioral Health Care, we've been leading the way in mental health and substance use disorder services since 1976. As a multi-site facility, we provide a full spectrum of innovative behavioral health services tailored to meet the needs of both inpatient and outpatient clients.
We're more than just a workplace. We’re a mission-driven community dedicated to improving lives. Every member of our team plays a vital role in empowering individuals and families to achieve wellness, live self-directed lives, and reach their full potential. Join our team of over 300 passionate professionals and become part of something meaningful.
We’re proud to foster a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment where every voice matters. We know that embracing different backgrounds and perspectives not only strengthens our culture but also enhances the care we provide.
WHY WORK WITH US?:
We offer more than just a job. We offer growth, balance, and the opportunity to make a difference.
Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
401(k) Retirement Plan
FMLA Leave
Ongoing Training & Development
Flexible Work Options (Full-time, Part-time, Contract)
Career Advancement Opportunities
With over 45 years of service in the community, Park Place Behavioral Health Care is a trusted leader with stability, flexibility, and purpose.
The RN manages the staff, clients and medications in the Crisis Units. This position requires a qualified registered nurse who can appropriately integrate with the staff and other department staff that provide and contribute to patient care. The Staff Nurse implements several important functions including mediation management, nursing assessments, treatment planning and other duties required as a registered nurse. He/she will demonstrate the ability to deal with patients in a manner that promotes a positive learning experience for the patient. Will also demonstrate the ability to physically de-escalate a crisis situation involving mental health patients.
This is a night shift position (7pm-7am)
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Duties and Responsibilities reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all related work assignments that may be inherent to the job.
Perform assessment (medical status, psychiatric status) within 24 hours of patient’s admission.
Assess, implement and document safety measures necessary for the patient.
Implement plan of care and intervention.
Accurately observed records and reported medical and psychiatric signs and symptoms to the appropriate personnel.
Demonstrate effective problem solving skills.
Demonstrate ability to physically de-escalate a crisis situation involving mental health patients.
Maintain a working knowledge of psychiatric intervention skills.
Document patient’s medical records to include pertinent nursing observations and actions taken reflecting the plan of care.
Administer medication and perform procedures as ordered by the physician with accuracy, efficiency and appropriate knowledge of pharmacology and basic nursing care.
Maintain patient confidentiality and ethical conduct.
Perform other duties as required by the supervisor.
Must have knowledgeable of types of patient conditions most commonly encountered and understand the psychological and physiological basis for treatment.
Must be knowledgeable of medication policies and practices, including side effects, dosage and client response.
Ability to demonstrate medication administration safely and accurately, including transcription and documentation according to established policies.
Demonstrates the documentation of psychiatric symptoms and Plans for Care appropriately.
Ability to utilize and navigate an electronic health record and Microsoft Office software.
If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply. We can’t wait to meet you!
We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We also participate with the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse for all employment backgrounds. Please refer to this link for more information: https://info.flclearinghouse.com
If you require reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact our HR Department at 407-846-0023.
QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATIONS, AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Must be a Registered Nurse with appropriate education, experience, and licensure in the State of Florida.
- Individual must have the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with clients, in staff meetings, and with supervisors.
- The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- COMPUTER SKILLS: Must have Intermediate to advanced experience in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), the use of personal computers, and standard office productivity software.
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LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
REQUIREMENTS:
- A valid Class E Driver’s License for positions that require driving a personal or Agency vehicle on Agency business.
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Must maintain a minimum Bodily Injury & Property Liability insurance limit of at least $50,000 for positions that require driving one's own vehicle (POV) on Agency business. (Proof Required)
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PPBH is a 24/7 Agency. All employees must be available as needed when required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
