Registered Nurse - Full Time Overnight
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. Join a team that shows up for each other as much as we show up for our clients. If you are a dedicated and caring nurse looking to step away from the bedside into a rewarding role, this position offers the opportunity to work directly with clients receiving treatment for substance use disorders and mental health stabilization while performing very little to no bedside care.
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 supervise the self‑administered medications, where appropriate and allowed by regulation.
- Maintain adequate inventory of medical supplies and accurate records of same in compliance with governing regulations and agency policy.
- Counsel clients on nutrition, health care, self‑care, symptom management, etc.
- Ensure that 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, including HIV/AIDS, nutrition, medication education, infectious diseases, mental health, etc.
- 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.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited school of Practical Nursing.
- Current LPN or RN license in good standing, valid in the state where clinical practice will occur.
- Current CPR certification.
- Experience levels accepted:
- RN 1: Recent graduate of an approved nursing school with up to one (1) year experience.
- RN 2: Two (2) to five (5) years nursing experience, with at least one (1) year in addictions, mental health, or related specialty.
- RN 3: Five (5) or more years nursing experience, with at least two (2) years in addictions, mental health, or related specialty.
- New RNs are welcomed and encouraged to apply; direct job experience is not a requirement.
Benefits
- Excellent benefits
- On‑the‑job training
- Upward mobility
- Educational assistance to help you grow with us
For additional details regarding our benefits, please visit: https://www.gaudenzia.org/careers/
Pay
$44 – $48 per hour
Schedule
Full‑time night shift (7 p.m. – 7 a.m.); rotating weekends and holidays. Minimum requirement: one major summer holiday (Memorial Day, July 4th, or Labor Day) and one major winter holiday (Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year’s Day – night shift: New Year’s Eve). Other holidays rotated among staff. Position deemed essential; required to work during inclement weather. May be required to work in any program based on staffing needs. PRN positions require 3 shifts per month.