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Position Title: Jail Based MAT Registered Nurse 
Location: Gainesville, FL
Salary: $36.77 | Hr | Non - Exempt

Why Choose Meridian?

For over 50 years, Meridian Healthcare has been a trusted provider of compassionate care for individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges. With service centers across 13 counties in North Central Florida, we are committed to transforming lives and communities from the inside out.

We live by our core values: Hope, Empathy, Accountability, Resilience, and Teamwork (H.E.A.R.T.). If these resonate with you, we invite you to become part of our dedicated and mission-driven team.

About the Role

As the Jail Based MAT Registered Nurse, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the operational excellence and strategic direction of Meridian. You will:

• Distribute and administer medications as ordered by a physician.
• Perform shift assessments, intake RN assessments/admissions, full and screening, and discharge assessments.
• Obtain, assess, and disseminate necessary information, including incident reports based on interviews as needed.
• Perform initial physical assessments and ongoing re-assessments.
• Assess and collect data to determine client stability, safety, and pain status on admission.
• Integrate assessment findings with previously reported or documented information to determine changes in the client's status.
• Recognize interrelationships between assessment findings, changes in status, and lack of response to therapy.
• Follow up on abnormal assessment findings, changes in status, and lack of response to therapy.
• Initiate Treatment Plan and Nursing Care Plan.
• Plan and coordinate initial and ongoing care based on assessments and re-assessments.
• Provide client and family/significant other education and discharge preparation as appropriate.
• Initiate, verify, and carry out physician orders transcribing to the Medication Administration Record as appropriate.

What We're Looking For

• Clear/Active license to practice as an RN in the State of Florida.

• Experience in an inpatient psychiatric unit preferred.

• 3+years of experience with Mental Health population, Crisis Units, Substance use, Corrections, or psych settings preferred. Experience must be met while utilizing respective license.

Drivers Requirement:?

Must have a current Florida Driver's License with a clean driving record while meeting company insurance requirements.

In order to qualify as a Center Driver, the candidate must be have an active Florida Driver's license. Motor Vehicle Record will be reviewed for eligibility. No more than 3 moving violations and/or accidents within the past 3 years and no major violations during the past 5 years.

What You'll Love About Working at Meridian

• Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program- 60% of qualifying educational loan balance. Two years full-time in an eligible facility
• Vibrant Culture: Friendly, flexible, and engaging work environment with regular celebrations and wellness events.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous PTO for vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple health insurance options, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, and more.
• Wellness & Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness incentives, and mental health resources.
• Retirement & Compensation: Competitive salary and a 403(b) retirement plan with up to 8% company match after 7 years.
• Growth Opportunities: Tuition reimbursement, career advancement pathways, and eligibility for public service loan forgiveness.
• Perks: Discounts on cell phone plans, travel reimbursement, LegalShield, pet insurance, and more.

Ready to Make an Impact?

Apply today and help us bring hope and healing to our communities.
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Meridian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.