Addiction Nurse - RN

About the role

We are seeking a proactive and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our Behavioral Health team. The RN will assist individuals on their journey toward mental health and recovery, delivering quality care in a dynamic healthcare environment and shaping the future of our treatment programs.

Responsibilities

• Nursing Care / Medication Administration: Administer and dispense medication and injections according to nursing practice guidance; manage patient medication preselection and drug administration; perform initial inductions and provide medical services as needed.
• Treatment Planning and Progress Monitoring: Conduct assessments and monitor vital signs for dose changes; educate patients on treatment, health, and safety policies.
• Coordination and Communication: Schedule appointments and document no‑shows; attend required staff and multidisciplinary team meetings; sign and process physician orders; enter notes and flags in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Documentation and Compliance: Accurately maintain, monitor, and reconcile medication inventory; follow all regulatory and company compliance requirements (including HIPAA); complete documentation using the designated EMR; comply with the BrightView Infection Control plan and educate patients and staff.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience, preferably in a drug/alcohol or psychiatric setting (2+ years preferred).
• Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Current State Registered Nurse (RN) license.

Skills

• Highly empathetic and compassionate, able to support patients throughout their recovery journey.
• Competent working with a diverse population of colleagues and patients.
• Team‑player who collaborates effectively in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
• Strong attention to detail and sense of urgency.
• Adaptable and agile within a dynamic work environment.
• Technologically capable; comfortable operating multiple systems for communication and documentation, including EMR and MS Office Suite.
• Commitment to BrightView’s culture of compliance, operating with high integrity and adherence to regulatory standards.
• Familiarity with HIPAA 42‑CFR Part 2 (desired).
• Prior experience with harm reduction (a plus).

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO) – immediately vested.
• 401(k) program with employer match.
• Company‑sponsored ongoing training and certification opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, and accident insurance.
• Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP).
• Tuition reimbursement after one year in a related field.