UHS·Oakland Park, Florida
The Staff Nurse prescribes, coordinates, and evaluates patient care through collaborative efforts with the health team. They are responsible for providing comprehensive care based on physical, psychosocial, and safety criteria for adults and adolescents.
Graduated from an accredited program of professional nursing required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
Crisis
Prevention
Intervention (CPI) required or equivalent
Experience: A minimum of two (2) years experience in a psychiatric health-care facility treating co-occurring, mentally ill, or chemically dependent patients, with understanding of co-occurring disorders, and Cultural Linguistic Diversity amongst patients.
Licensure/Certification: Current Florida State Registered Nurse License Current Florida Driver's License Current CPR Certification Must pass a medication administration exam and complete a basic developmental competency exam.
Knowledge and
Skills: Knowledge of appropriate nursing assessment, diagnoses, & interventions with patients. Knowledge of milieu management. Ability to direct subordinates in the performance of their duties. Ability to accurately administer medication and monitor side-effects. Ability to safely implement Special Treatment Procedures. Ability to develop therapeutic relationships with patients and families Skill in preparing and maintaining appropriate medical record documentation Sensitive and aware of diverse cultures and their practices EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. Notice At UHS and all subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates with matching skillset and experience with the best possible career at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail etc. If you feel suspicious of a job posting or job-related email, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449
Requires a degree from an accredited professional nursing program and a current Florida State Registered Nurse License. A minimum of two years of experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility treating co-occurring disorders is required.
Market context
Registered Nurse openings in Florida are typically steady across hospitals, outpatient clinics, and long-term care settings, with employers looking for candidates who can work safely and adapt to varied patient needs. These roles are competitive because current Florida RN licensure, CPR certification, and strong infection control knowledge are often required, along with flexibility around scheduling. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your license status and CPR credentials before applying.