Registered Nurse - RN
Crestview, Florida
$72,000–$75,000/year
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Schedule and commitments
- Term
- Permanent
Pay and benefits
- Against the board
- In range for Florida staff roles
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
- 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
- Ability to pass background check and drug screening
What's around it?
Living costs about 3% below the US average
- Address
- 4449 Straightline Road, Crestview, FL, 32539
- Median rent
- $1,366/mo
- Household income
- $65,480/yr, all local households, not nurse pay
About this role
- 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
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
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.
Application details and notices
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
How this role fits you
About the employer
Workplace: Crestview Youth Academy.
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
