About this opportunity
Aptive lists this Mental Health Registered Nurse (PRN) opportunity in miami, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Summary
Job Title: Specialized Mental Health RN
Location: William "Bill" Kling Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic – 9800 West Commercial Blvd, Tamarac, Florida 33351
Shift Schedule: PRN; 7:30am- 4pm
Position Description: The Mental Health Registered Nurse (RN) plays a vital role in delivering compassionate, evidence‑based care to patients with a variety of psychiatric diagnoses in an outpatient setting. In this dynamic and high‑paced environment, the Mental Health RN must balance clinical expertise with strong communication skills to provide patient‑centered care while ensuring safety for patients, staff, and visitors.
Primary Responsibilities
Unit Description: The William “Bill” Kling Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic provides comprehensive consultation, evaluation, and treatment services for a wide spectrum of mental and behavioral health conditions. Their dedicated team supports Veterans facing challenges such as depression, anxiety, personality disorders, substance use and addictive behaviors, post‑traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and combat‑related stress. The clinic also offers specialized care for emotional and cognitive concerns, including anger management, relationship difficulties, memory issues, intrusive thoughts, and self‑harming or aggressive behaviors. Through compassionate, evidence‑based, and Veteran‑centered care, the clinic promotes recovery, resilience, and improved quality of life for those who have served.
Skills: RNs working in the Mental Health Outpatient Clinic shall be responsible for:
Patient assessments
Interdisciplinary team coordination
Electronic medical record documentation
Applying de‑escalation techniques and Prevention and Management of Disruptive Behavior (PMBD) strategies to help people manage their emotions and behavior
Providing evidence‑based, individual support, such as cognitive behavior therapy principles for depression and anxiety
Administration of Long‑Acting Injections
Minimum Qualifications
Current, unrestricted RN license.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred, Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) accepted
BLS certification
Three (3) years mental health experience
Ability to function in a high‑paced, stressful environment
EEO Statement
Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected class.
Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active‑duty service members are highly encouraged to apply.
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Worksite address
miami, FL, 33222, US
Who can apply
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