Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
Lower Keys Medical Center
Key West, FL
Job Description
Dreaming of living in paradise? Want to join a team delivering unmatched patient care? Enjoy leading an incredible team? If so, we have the perfect role for you!
What We Stand For: 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.
What We Do: 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, laboratory, radiology services, and 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.
Why You Want to Be a Part of It: When someone joins the Lower Keys Medical team, they aren't just joining another hospital; they become part of something much larger. Our company culture is collaborative, invigorating and above all, facilitates unmatched patient care.
What Does an RN in Behavioral Health Do? As an RN in Behavioral Health with Lower Keys Medical Center, you will spend your day:
- Evaluating assigned patients and planning, implementing and documenting nursing care.
- Assisting 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.
- Relying on your experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
- Exhibiting a wide degree of creativity and latitude.
Typically, you will report to a manager or head of the unit/department.
What's In It For You? Joining the LKMC team gives you an unmatched experience of being a part of something much larger, growth potential, full benefits package, competitive salary, etc.
Which Qualifications Do You Need? In order to set you up for success, you need the basics of:
- An Associate's Degree and certification as an RN in Florida.
- Familiarity with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures.
- Two years of experience is preferred but not required.
Lower Keys Medical Center is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Pay
$30.70/hour
The average salary for a Behavioral Health is 44% lower than the US average of $44. Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
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