RN, Healthcare Nursing, Psychiatry

Responsibilities

Okaloosa Youth Academy (OYA) is a non-secure, certified juvenile justice residential facility for males located in Crestview, FL. The mission of OYA is to increase public safety by reducing juvenile delinquency in Florida through effective prevention, intervention and treatment services that strengthen families and turn around the lives of troubled youth. OYA employs dedicated professionals whose goals are to help youth develop competencies valued by the community through therapeutic and educational programming in a secure, structured environment and to promote successful transition into the community.

We are currently seeking PRN Registered Nurses for our Crestview, FL location; flexible daytime schedules available! The nurses at OYA provide medical management and assessment of our patients. OYA is a facility focused on Service Excellence evidenced by a facility‑wide teamwork mentality. It is a great location for nurses with a strong skill set who can work independently, but also looking for a slower work pace.

Tasks include med pass, admissions, rounds with the primary MD, twice‑monthly rounds with a psychiatrist, blood draws, and other basic nursing duties. These are 12‑hour shifts; candidates must be willing to work two days per week and one weekend a month.

Competitive pay.

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive compensation
• Excellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plan
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Generous paid time off

Education:

Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing required.

Experience:

A minimum of two (2) years of experience as a registered nurse in a psychiatric health‑care facility and/or adolescent health‑care setting preferred.

Licensure:
Currently licensed as a Florida RN.

Able to pass a level 2 DJJ background screen.