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Position Title: Registered Nurse

Location: Lake City, FL

Salary: $44.98 | Hr. | Non - Exempt

Sign - On Bonus: $5,000

Retention Bonus: $1,000

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

• Shift assessment, intake RN assessment/admission full and screening, and d/c assessment, obtain, assess and disseminate necessary information, incident reports based upon interviews as needed, nursing assignments, peer evaluations to assist RN Shift Supervisor.
• The RN performs assessments and other activities as recognized by the Board of Nursing and supervises and directs the care provided by CNA's, LPN's and unit clerks in activities appropriate to their licensure and experience. The RN coordinates the care provided by the interdisciplinary team.
• Performs initial physical assessments and performs ongoing re-assessment.
• Assesses and collects data to determine client stability, safety, and pain status on admission.
• Integrates assessment findings with previously reported or documented information to determine changes in the client's status.?
• Recognizes interrelationships between assessment findings, medications, and lab findings.
• Initiates Treatment Plan and Nursing Care Plan.
• Incorporates the client, family/significant other, developmental and age-appropriate needs.
• Initiates, verifies, and carries out physician orders transcribing to the Medication Administration Record as appropriate.
• Assumes leadership role in crisis or emergency situations.
• Identifies unexpected responses to treatment or other alterations in client condition that requires treatment and communicates with appropriate physician.
• Works with Nurse Manager and HR Staffing to provide appropriate staffing based on census and acuity.

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

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.