Nurse - OTP/MAT Palatka in Palatka, Florida at Meridian Behavioral

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Position Title: Nurse – OTP/MAT (LPN/RN)
Location: Palatka, FL
Salary: $25.37/hr (LPN, Non-Exempt) | $37.51/hr (RN, Non-Exempt)

Why Choose Meridian?

For over 50 years, Meridian Healthcare has delivered compassionate care to individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges across North Central Florida. Guided by our values—Hope, Empathy, Accountability, Resilience, and Teamwork (H.E.A.R.T.)—we are committed to transforming lives and strengthening communities.

About the Role

As an RN/LPN, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, client-centered care. You will:

• Performs initial physical assessments and performs ongoing re-assessment.
• Assesses and collects data to determine client stability, safety, and pain status on admission.
• Integrates assessment findings with previously reported or documented information to determine changes in the client's status.
• Recognizes interrelationships between assessment findings, medications, and lab findings.
• Initiates Treatment Plan and Nursing Care Plan.
• Incorporates the client, family/significant other, developmental and age-appropriate needs.
• Initiates, verifies, and carries out physician orders transcribing to the Medication Administration Record as appropriate.
• Assumes leadership role in crisis or emergency situations.
• Identifies unexpected responses to treatment or other alterations in client condition and communicates with the appropriate physician.
• Works with Nurse Manager and HR Staffing to provide appropriate staffing based on census and acuity.

What We’re Looking For

• Active Florida RN or LPN license
• Strong clinical and communication skills
• Behavioral health experience preferred

Additional Requirements:

• Valid Florida Driver’s License with acceptable driving record
• Completion of pre-employment assessments

Why Meridian?

• Competitive Pay & Incentives: $37.51/hour + $5,000 sign-on bonus
• Work-Life Balance: Generous PTO for vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple health plans, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability
• Retirement Planning: 403(b) with up to 8% company match after 7 years
• Growth & Development: Tuition reimbursement, career advancement pathways, and Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
• Wellness & Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness incentives, and mental health resources
• Inclusive Culture: Supportive, team-oriented environment with employee events and recognition
• Additional Perks: Cell phone discounts, travel reimbursement, LegalShield, pet insurance, and more

Make a Difference

Help bring hope and healing to the communities we serve.

Apply today and start your Meridian career

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Meridian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

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