Registered Nurse Full time Night shift

Join a team that shows up for each other as much as we show up for our clients. At Gaudenzia, your purpose fuels progress—for yourself and others. We need strong nurses experienced and interested in working directly with clients who are being treated for substance use disorders and mental health stabilization. This role involves very little to no bedside care and focuses on critical thinking, policy adherence, and teamwork.

About the Role

Gaudenzia’s Mission is to promote long-term recovery by providing comprehensive treatment and support to people with substance use disorder, co-occurring mental health disorders, and related conditions, regardless of individual circumstances.

Pay

$44-49.50 per hour

Schedule

• Full Time Overnight shift: 7p-7a
• Rotating weekends and holidays
• Minimum holiday requirement: 1 major summer holiday (Memorial Day, July 4th, or Labor Day) and 1 major winter holiday (Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year's Day—night shift: New Year's Eve)
• Essential position: required to work during inclement weather
• May be required to work shifts outside of assigned shifts during critical staffing shortages
• For sites with multiple programs, may be required to work in any program based on staffing needs
• PRN positions require 3 shifts per month

Qualifications

Education/Training

• Graduate of an accredited school of Practical Nursing
• Must have a good standing license (LPN or RN) valid in the state of practice
• Current CPR Certification

Experience

• New Grads and Newly Licensed LPNs and RNs are welcomed and encouraged to apply—direct job experience is not required
• RN 1: May be a recent graduate with up to one (1) year of experience
• RN 2: Two (2) to five (5) years of nursing experience, with one (1) year in addictions, mental health, or related specialty
• RN 3: Five (5) or more years of nursing experience, with two (2) years in addictions, mental health, or related specialty

Responsibilities

• Perform initial nursing assessment for clients within 24 hours of admission in accordance with established program policies and state regulation
• Arrange appropriate appointments with Health Care Providers to secure complete physical examinations, as well as required additional health screenings and supplemental tests
• Administer medications, as well as supervise self-administered medications where appropriate and allowed by regulation
• Maintain adequate inventory of medical supplies and accurate records in compliance with governing regulations and agency policy
• Counsel clients on nutrition, health care, self-care, and symptom management
• Ensure clients have appropriate medical coverage to guarantee safety, adequate care, and provider compliance for payment
• Ensure proper storage of supplies as required by regulation
• Assist in the facilitation of special events, including staff training, staff retreats, workshops, and facility events
• Implement health seminars on topics such as HIV/AIDS, nutrition, medication education, infectious diseases, and mental health
• Participate in treatment/multidisciplinary team meetings, as directed
• Implement and assure adherence to infection control policies and practices
• Provide education for clients regarding health, nutrition, safety, and medication compliance
• Maintain LPN license with good standing
• Other related duties as assigned by Nurse Manager or designee

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Excellent benefits
• On-the-job training
• Upward mobility
• Educational assistance to help you grow in this life-saving field

Operating Principles

• We hold client care as our top priority
• We assume good intentions
• We are present, connect, and communicate with transparency, dignity, and respect
• We make data-driven decisions with courage, challenge the status quo, and find innovative ways to grow Gaudenzia and each other
• We support each other publicly and privately in all circumstances
• We provide and accept constructive, honest, respectful, and timely feedback with an open mind and without personalization
• We operate with integrity, focus on outcomes, and have a bias for action
• We follow through on agreements and honor commitments prioritized with a sense of urgency—someone's life may depend on it