Registered Nurse

About the role

The Registered Nurse (RN) plays a critical role in delivering comprehensive healthcare services focused on addiction treatment and recovery. This position involves providing direct patient care, monitoring patient progress, and administering treatments in accordance with established medical protocols. The RN will serve as a patient advocate, ensuring that individuals receive compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to their unique needs. Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams is essential to develop and implement effective care plans that promote healing and long-term recovery. Ultimately, the RN contributes to improving patient outcomes by combining clinical expertise with patient education and support throughout the recovery journey.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients undergoing addiction treatment and recovery, including assessment, monitoring, and documentation of patient status.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and telemetry monitoring when applicable.
• Educate patients and their families about addiction, recovery processes, and health maintenance to empower informed decision-making.
• Advocate for patient needs and coordinate with healthcare providers, social workers, and other team members to optimize care delivery.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical records, participate in care planning meetings, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Current and valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the practicing state or jurisdiction.
• Completion of an accredited nursing program (Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing).
• Experience in healthcare or addiction treatment settings.
• Strong knowledge of patient care standards, safety protocols, and clinical documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare or addiction treatment settings.
• Certification in Addiction Nursing (e.g., Certified Addictions Registered Nurse - CARN).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Experience with telemetry monitoring and managing patients with complex medical needs.
• Advanced certifications such as Nurse Practitioner (NP) credentials.
• Training in patient advocacy and education techniques specific to addiction recovery.
• Experience working in interdisciplinary healthcare teams within addiction recovery programs.