Registered Nurse - RN

Registered Nurse (RN) - Residential Youth Services

Location: Kissimmee, FL

Job Type: Full-Time

Pay: $70,000 - $76,000/ year

Schedule: Day Shift 12-hour shifts

About Youth Opportunity & Kissimmee Youth Academy

Youth Opportunity is a nationally recognized leader in residential and behavioral health treatment for at-risk youth. Kissimmee Youth Academy in Kissimmee, Florida, is a secure Youth Academy providing trauma-informed residential care for males ages 14 to 18. The program focuses on mental health and substance abuse treatment, offering a structured environment that combines clinical therapy, education, and enrichment activities. Youth receive individualized treatment based on their needs, participating in individual, group, and family therapy, as well as life skills training, restorative justice practices, victim impact awareness, and pre-vocational preparation. Licensed professionals provide 24/7 care in small group living units, and a licensed dietitian oversees nutritional support to promote stabilization and successful reintegration into the community.

Youth typically remain in care for 3 to 6 months for intensive mental health services (or 30 to 60 days for sub-acute psychiatric treatment), participating in individual, family, and group therapy; social and life skills training; victim-impact awareness; restorative justice programming; and pre-vocational preparation. Programming is designed to support emotional stabilization, family engagement, and successful reintegration into home and community settings.

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.