Registered Nurse (RN) - Admissions Department - Admission

Registered Nurse (RN) - Admissions Department

Come join our team as a Registered Nurse, at North Tampa Behavioral Health! If you are passionate and dedicated to making a difference in the lives of those in need through compassionate therapeutic practices, this position is right for you! North Tampa Behavioral Health is the leading treatment program for individuals suffering with mental health & substance abuse issues. Our expert staff restore hope and provide lasting recovery to adults in the greater Tampa area, through holistic care and comprehensive inpatient & outpatient programs, including a separate inpatient program for senior adults. Our inpatient program also features specialized tracks for co-occurring disorders and chemical dependency. North Tampa Behavioral Health is conveniently located less the 20 miles from downtown Tampa, Florida, in beautiful Wesley Chapel, right off I-75 on SR-56. Our employees describe working at North Tampa Behavioral Health as "being part of a family", "ability to make a real difference in a person's life", "warm and welcoming", "providing service to those in need". Our employees feel they make a difference in each patient they treat. Learn more at We currently have an opening for a PRN, Night Shift, Admissions Department, Registered Nurse, to join our team of caring professionals. Purpose of position: * Responsible for facilitating admissions and clinical assessments, of patients arriving to the hospital. * Provide and coordinate care by assessing physical and behavioral health needs of patient, develop and implement nursing care plans, maintain medical records and educate patients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions. * Provide nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice as defined within the state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures and protocols, * Ensure physician's orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure. * Ensure patient's status is assessed on an ongoing basis and pertinent information gathered is documented. Notify physician of significant changes in status * Nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs. Initial treatment plan is completed upon admission. Job Requirements: Education: Minimum of an Associates in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing. Experience: One (1) year experience in behavioral health preferred. Licensures/Certification: Florida Registered Nurse (RN) licensure, current CPR certification and Handle With Care (HWC) certification (will provide HWC training).