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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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