Registered Nurse - RN
You'll care for boys ages 13 to 17 in a secure youth academy in Crestview, treating mental health and substance abuse needs.
- Shift and hours
- Variable hours as needed Flexibility to work variable hours as needed
- Unit and setting
- Psych · Behavioral Health serving males ages 13 to 17males ages 13 to 17
- License
- RN license Active and unrestricted RN license in the State of Floridaactive, unrestricted Florida RN license
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- License
- active, unrestricted Florida RN 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 At least 2 years of professional nursing experience
- Also asks
- passes background check and drug screening Ability to pass background check and drug screening
- Also asks
- good physical health and emotionally stable Must be in good physical health and emotionally stable
- Also asks
- free of communicable diseases as defined by the state Must be free of communicable diseases as defined by the state
- Also asks
- passes physical techniques evaluation and certification exams Must pass evaluation of physical techniques and certification exams
- Also asks
- valid state driver's license Valid state driver’s license
Preferred
- Experience
- experience with youth in residential, behavioral health, or correctional settings Experience working with youth in residential, behavioral health, or correctional settings
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- In range for Florida staff rolesFlorida staff postings that state pay run $56k/yr to $112k/yr, the middle half $66k/yr to $91k/yr, across 1,633 postings.
- Tuition assistance
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development
Benefits
- Benefitsmedical, dental and vision insuranceMedical, dental, and vision insurance
- Benefits401(k) with up to 4% employer match, vested immediately401(k) with up to 4% employer match with Immediate Vesting
- BenefitsPTO and holidays, 4 hours of PTO earned every pay periodPaid time off (PTO) and holidays - earn 4 hours of PTO every pay period
- Benefitsfree RX delivery on most medicationsFree RX delivery on most medications
- Benefitstuition reimbursement and professional developmentTuition reimbursement and professional development
- Benefitsemployee assistance programRobust Employee Assistance Program
More benefits (3)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with up to 4% employer match with Immediate Vesting
- Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- medication administration Administer prescribed medications and ensure accurate documentation
- Day to day
- shift triage of illness and injuries Triage illness and injuries each shift, determine medical priority, and treat within scope of practice
- Day to day
- health screenings and immunization compliance Conduct required health screenings and maintain immunization compliance
- Day to day
- controlled drug records and shift-to-shift medication counts Maintain controlled drug records and complete shift-to-shift medication counts
- Day to day
- CPR and first aid training for staff Provide or coordinate CPR, first aid, and other medical training for staff as required
- Day to day
- stocking AED and emergency kits Monitor and replenish health/first aid supplies, including AED and emergency kits
- Day to day
- treatment team meetings Participate in treatment team meetings to support interdisciplinary care planning
- Day to day
- physical interventions and transport of youth or staff Able to actively engage with youth, participate in physical interventions, and transport youth or staff as needed
- Details
- secure youth academy setting is a secure Youth Academy serving males ages 13 to 17
The workplace
- Address
- 4449 Straightline Road, Crestview, FL, 32539
Workplace: Crestview Youth Academy.
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Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
On your path
Psychiatric Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.
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- Registered Nurse (RN) – Residential Youth Services
- Location: Crestview, FL
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Pay: $72,000 - $75,000/ year
About Youth Opportunity & Crestview Youth Academy
Youth Opportunity is a nationally recognized leader in residential and behavioral health treatment for at-risk youth. Crestview Youth Academy in Crestview, Florida, is a secure Youth Academy serving males ages 13 to 17, delivering trauma-informed care across mental health and substance abuse needs.
The program combines clinical therapy, education, restorative justice, therapeutic recreation, and life skills training. Youth typically remain in care based on individualized goals, participating in individual, family, and group therapy; victim impact awareness; vocational and pre-vocational preparation; and enrichment activities such as art, music, and recreation. Small group living units and licensed dietitian-managed meals support emotional 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?
Crestview, FLFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 3% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,366/mo
- Household income
- $65,480/yr, all local households, not nurse pay