Registered Nurse - RN

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
Qualifications
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
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
Other Requirements
Valid state driver’s license
Must meet state criminal background check requirements
Flexibility to work variable hours as needed
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Youth Opportunity is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employment type
Full Time

Work arrangement
No