Welcome! Your Meridian Career Starts Here!

Position Title: Advanced Practitioner Registered Nurse - FMT - Psych Certified

Locations: Gainesville, FL

Salary range: $137,891.25 - 154,438.20 | Exempt

Join our community of compassionate Meridians, today!

Why Meridian?

Meridian Healthcare treats patients who struggle with mental health and substance use disorders. Our team of Meridians has been treating these conditions with humanity and compassion for more than 50 years. We have patient service centers conveniently located in 13 counties throughout North Central Florida.

Do you believe in hope, empathy, accountability, resilience, and teamwork [H.E.A.R.T.]? Join our community of compassionate Meridians, today!

We want you! We welcome your knowledge, experience, story and expertise! Here's what you will do.

• Preform psychiatric evaluations, medication evaluation and monitoring, and psychiatric treatment.

• Collaborate with the overseeing physician(s), develop and comply with ARNP protocols approved by the Nurse Practice Act, Florida Statutes, Chapter 464, Florida Board of Nursing Rules 210 -11 and 210 - 16, Administrative Policies Pertaining to Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners, Florida Administrative Code.

• Work cohesively as a member of the Forensics Multidisciplinary team inclusive of team lead/clinician, clinician, care coordinators and peer recovery specialist.  Client services provided in office telehealth, home or community.  

• Initiate requests for ancillary testing and referral to specialty areas.

• Provide individual and/or family education to increase each patient's awareness of illness and treatment issues.  

• Maintain appropriate medical records and documentation in accordance with Meridian guidelines.

• Promote team approach to patient care through creating and maintaining professional working relationships with physicians and support staff.
• Maintain and increase level of expertise by attending Continuing Education events within the Center and the community.  
• Assist in maintaining infection control activities and safety standards according to established policy and procedures.
• Interacts with community agencies and resources.
• Performs other duties as required to meet program and departmental goals and objectives.  

Who are we looking for?

• BSN and Florida Licensure as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner.  Experience in mental health or community service organizations is preferred.  Must be able to function independently and interdependently.  Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• **MUST HOLD PSYCHIATRIC CERTIFICATION**

• ** Must be able to type at least 27 wpm on prescreen assessment and score at least 65% on general assessment.

What You Will Love!

• Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program- 60% of qualifying educational loan balance. Two years full-time in an eligible facility

• Friendly, flexible and lively work environment - We believe in companywide celebrations and blood drives. Our employee engagement committee is always coming up with other fun activities for all.

• Work-life balance - Generous PTO accrual for vacation, sick leave and holidays.

• Benefits - Several health insurance plan options available including tax sheltered health savings account. Vision, dental, retirement, life insurance, Aflac and Long-Term Disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and accidental death are also available.

• Wellness Programs - United Healthcare Rewards - Earn up to $300, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Compensation & Retirement - Competitive salaries and 403(b) retirement savings program with a gradual increase in company match, reaching up to 8% after 7 years of service.

• Growth & Education - Opportunities for growth and career advancement. Tuition reimbursement. Public service loan forgiveness and free clinical supervision.

• Perks - Cell phone plan discounts, travel reimbursement, LegalShield, pet insurance and more!

Our Hiring Process:

• We pre-screen your application. If we find that your skills are a match for the position you applied for, we will then send your resume over to the hiring manager to schedule an interview.

• If the interview is successful, our talent acquisition recruiter from Human Resources Department will reach out to you with a verbal job offer and send over your background check paperwork as well as your follow up & next steps email.

• After you have cleared the background screening process our talent acquisition team will then send you an overview with expectations for New Employee Orientation start date.

• Our team is committed to helping you grow into the best version of yourself you were always meant to be. Thank you for considering joining the Meridian family!

How to apply:

If you are interested in making an impact while positively impacting the community apply below.

Simply apply through this website or visit us directly at https://meridian.e3applicants.com/careers/

Join us in our mission to bring education about mental illnesses and substance use disorders and the treatment of those affected to the world.

We transform communities from the inside out.

Meridian is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are fully committed to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, marital status, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service or because they are a protected veteran or other non-merit-based factors.