Registered Nurse (RN) Behavioral Health

  • Job Reference: 1297515927-2
  • Date Posted: 17 April 2024
  • Recruiter: Lower Keys Medical Center
  • Location: KEY WEST, Florida
  • Salary: On Application
  • Sector: Healthcare & Medical

Job Description

Monthly Housing Incentive Available

As a Registered Nurse at Lower Keys Medical Center, you'll play a vital role in doing what you do best - providing quality care to our patients. Our nurses enjoy a robust benefits package including health insurance, flexible scheduling, 100% licensure/certification reimbursement, Tuition Reimbursement, and up to $20K for student loan payments.

 

Requirements:

  • FL RN license
  • Associates Degree in Nursing, Bachelors preferred
  • BLS, ACLS certification (American Heart Association)
  • 2 years' experience required.

What Does an RN in Behavioral Health Do? As an RN in Behavioral Health with Lower Keys Medical Center, you will spend your day

  • Evaluate assigned patients and plans, implement and document nursing care.
  • You will assist physicians during examinations and procedures.
  • Performing various patient tests and administering medications within the scope of practice of the Registered Nurse.
  • Promoting patients' independence by establishing patient care goals, and teaching the patients and their families to understand the conditions, medications, and self-care skills needed.
  • You will rely on your experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
  • A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
  • Typically you will report to a manager or head of the unit/department.

 

We know it's not just about finding a job. It's about finding a place where you are respected, valued and where your work is purposeful and fulfilling. A place where your talent is recognized, professional development is encouraged and career advancement is possible. 

Lower Keys Medical Center

Lower Keys Medical Center (LKMC) is a 167 bed, full service, Joint Commission accredited, outstanding, acute care medical facility with a 24/7 emergency room, 24/7 laboratory, 24/7 radiology services, and 24/7 specially equipped medical transport helicopter. LKMC is also proud to be the only hospital in the Florida Keys that offers labor and delivery services. We also offer physical therapy in Key West using a multi-joint strength system, in addition to other innovative systems and equipment for customized rehabilitation. Lower Keys Medical Center is committed to the delivery of consistent quality services in a safe and fiscally responsible manner that meet the needs of patients, physicians, employees, and our community; and to the maintenance of an environment that encourages individual development, teamwork and pride with compassion and respect for each person.

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Experience

Preferred
  • 2 year(s): 2 years of experience in the field or in a related area is preferred but not required.

Education

Required
  • Associates or better in Nursing or related field
  • High School or better
Preferred
  • Bachelors or better in Nursing

Licenses & Certifications

Required
  • C-AHA BLS Basic Cardiac
  • L-FL-RN License

Behaviors

Preferred
  • Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
  • Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
  • Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause
  • Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
  • Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
  • Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred
  • Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
  • Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
  • Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
  • Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals