Registered Nurse - RN
Youth Opportunity Investments, LLC
Orlando, Florida
- Shift and hours
- Rotating
- Unit and setting
- Behavioral Health
- License
- RN license Preferred: Valid state driver’s licenseValid state driver’s license
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- License
- Active and unrestricted RN license in the State of Florida Check your license
- Certification
- CPR certification
- Experience
- At least 2 years of professional nursing experience
- Also asks
- Ability to pass background check and drug screening
Preferred
- License
- Valid state driver’s license Preferred: Valid state driver’s license
- Certification
- Must be in good physical health and emotionally stable Preferred: Must be in good physical health and emotionally stable
- Certification
- Must pass evaluation of physical techniques and certification exams Preferred: Must pass evaluation of physical techniques and certification exams
- Experience
- Experience working with youth in residential, behavioral health, or correctional settings Preferred: Experience working with youth in residential, behavioral health, or correctional settings
- Also asks
- Physical Demands Preferred: Physical Demands
- Also asks
- Able to actively engage with youth, participate in physical interventions, and transport youth or staff as needed Preferred: Able to actively engage with youth, participate in physical interventions, and transport youth or staff as needed
- Also asks
- Must be free of communicable diseases as defined by the state Preferred: Must be free of communicable diseases as defined by the state
- Also asks
- Other Requirements Preferred: Other Requirements
- Also asks
- Must meet state criminal background check requirements Preferred: Must meet state criminal background check requirements
- Also asks
- Flexibility to work variable hours as needed Preferred: Flexibility to work variable hours as needed
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- Pays above most Orlando staff RN rolesOrlando staff RN postings that state pay run $56k/yr to $73k/yr, the middle half $66k/yr to $69k/yr, across 33 postings.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Match
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
More benefits (1)
- Employee Assistance Program
The role and schedule
- Weekends
- Weekends required
The workplace
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- What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, call, and rotation?
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- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
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- Registered Nurse (RN) – Residential Youth Services
- Location: Orange Youth Academy - Orlando, FL
- Job Type: Full-Time | Variable Schedule
- Pay: $70,000 - $72,000 per year based on experience
Schedule
Includes weekdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
About Youth Opportunity & Orange Youth Academy
Youth Opportunity is a nationally recognized leader in residential and behavioral health treatment for at-risk youth. Orange Youth Academy in Orlando, Florida, is a secure Youth Academy serving males ages 13 to 17, offering trauma-informed care for mental health and substance abuse needs. The program integrates clinical therapy, education, restorative justice, therapeutic recreation, and life skills development.
Youth typically stay based on treatment progress, participating in individual, family, and group therapy; victim impact awareness; pre-vocational preparation; and enrichment activities such as art, music, and recreation. Small group living units and licensed dietitian-managed nutrition support stabilization and reintegration planning.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with up to 4% employer match with Immediate Vesting
- Paid time off (PTO) and holidays – earn 4 hours of PTO every pay period
- Free RX delivery on most medications
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development
- Robust Employee Assistance Program
- Supportive, mission-driven work environment
About the Role
As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will provide compassionate, high-quality medical care to youth in a residential treatment environment. You will collaborate closely with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure each youth receives individualized, holistic care that promotes both physical and emotional well-being.
Key Responsibilities
Administer prescribed medications and ensure accurate documentation Triage illness and injuries each shift, determine medical priority, and treat within scope of practice Monitor and document vital signs, medical progress, and health outcomes Conduct required health screenings and maintain immunization compliance Educate youth and staff on health topics, including universal precautions and communicable disease prevention Provide or coordinate CPR, first aid, and other medical training for staff as required Maintain controlled drug records and complete shift-to-shift medication counts Monitor and replenish health/first aid supplies, including AED and emergency kits Participate in treatment team meetings to support interdisciplinary care planning Ensure compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, and state healthcare regulations Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Required
- Active and unrestricted RN license in the State of Florida
- At least 2 years of professional nursing experience
- CPR certification
- Ability to pass background check and drug screening
Preferred
Experience working with youth in residential, behavioral health, or correctional settings
Physical Demands
Must be in good physical health and emotionally stable Able to actively engage with youth, participate in physical interventions, and transport youth or staff as needed Must be free of communicable diseases as defined by the state Must pass evaluation of physical techniques and certification exams
Other Requirements
- Valid state driver’s license
- Must meet state criminal background check requirements
- Flexibility to work variable hours as needed
Apply Today
Make a difference with us. Apply through Indeed or visit www.youthopportunity.com/yourfuture. Youth Opportunity is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
What's around it?
Orlando, FLFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about the same as the US average
- Median rent
- $1,747/mo
- Household income
- $72,336/yr, all local households, not nurse pay