We are looking for a Psychiatric APRNS to care for our adult patients in a long term psychiatric setting. This facility serves forensic and civil patients. The ideal candidate will be a responsible and well-trained professional able to give the best psychiatric care with little supervision. You will be compassionate and cool-tempered. You will be able to follow health and safety guidelines faithfully and consistently. The goal is to promote patient’s well-being by providing high quality nursing care.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and treat adults, experiencing symptoms of a behavioral health disorders. Prescribe, recommend, or discontinue drugs and treatments to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders in accordance with the Collaborative Practice Agreement and the state's Nurse Practice Act.

Skills

• Proven experience as a Psychiatric APRN
• Excellent knowledge of care methods and procedures
• In-depth knowledge of health and safety guidelines and procedures (sanitation, decontamination etc.) and willingness to follow them at all times
• A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Responsible and compassionate
• Outstanding organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Patient with excellent problem-solving skills
• Valid Psychiatric APRN license in Florida

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Salary: $75.00 per hour

Medical specialties:

• Medical-Surgical
• Psychiatry

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends
• Weekend availability

Work setting:

• Long term care

COVID-19 considerations:

All employees are required to wear a mask. PPE levels increase with any positive patient. COVID vaccination not required

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to complete a background screen for employment?

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• FLORIDA PSYCHIATRIC APRN Licensure (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location