Registered Nurse (PRN)
Promises/The Ranch PA is seeking Registered Nurses for our Wrightsville, PA location.
About Our Organization
This position supports one of the trusted behavioral health programs within the Advanced Recovery Systems family. Advanced Recovery Systems is the parent organization of Promises Behavioral Health, The Right Step, and The Ranch, bringing together established treatment brands with a shared commitment to expanding access to high-quality, evidence‑based addiction and mental health care. While you may work primarily with a specific facility or brand, you will be part of a larger, growing organization focused on improving patient outcomes, supporting our employees and strengthening the communities we serve.
Job Summary
The Registered Nurse provides professional, direct client care in medical detoxification and residential program settings in accordance with established program procedures. This position provides, delegates, coordinates and evaluates patient care through the collaborative efforts of health team members and in accordance with the nursing process and standards of care and practice.
Responsibilities
- Oversee fulfillment of patients' medical orders and address patient medical concerns.
- Triage medical concerns, administer medications and injections to patients as directed by the physician.
- Monitor client self‑administration of medication.
- Serve as first line in any medical emergency and work with the clinical team during psychiatric emergencies.
- Perform laboratory procedures from specimen collections, as authorized.
- Record patient observations and activities in patient records accurately and timely in accordance with nursing standards and organizational policy and procedure.
- Communicate with patients, physicians, nurses, and pharmacy staff.
- Oversee all aspects of the admission/discharge process, including pre‑screening of new patients for appropriateness, obtaining physical assessment data and health history, inventorying and caring for patients' personal possessions, and completing discharge paperwork.
- Provide quality assessments of clients' medication sheets and files to determine if clients are receiving appropriate medication in a timely manner, including proper destruction of medication.
- Follow all policies and procedures regarding patient information protection, including alcohol‑drug patient confidentiality and HIPAA.
- Attend training on chemical dependency as required.
- Maintain and adhere to established infection control/employee health program.
- Maintain and demonstrate a current working knowledge of applicable clinical procedures and nursing care based on company policy and state and federal guidelines.
- Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with clients, family members, referral sources, and vendors.
Requirements
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent; completion of an accredited RN program (required); associate’s or bachelor’s degree (preferred).
- Certifications: Current, valid RN license; current BLS/CPR certification.
- Experience: Minimum three to five (3‑5) years of experience in behavioral health or residential detoxification program setting (preferred).
Benefits
- 401(k) plan
- Paid time off
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Additional employee benefits