Registered Nurse (RN)

About the Role

Integrity House, New Jersey's oldest active nonprofit provider of compassionate care for individuals and families experiencing addiction and mental health conditions, is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN). The RN is responsible for providing nursing services through the full continuum at Integrity House and is part of a multidisciplinary team including nursing, social workers, addiction counselors, doctors, and peer recovery specialists. The registered nurse will collaborate with medical practitioners and other nursing staff for day-to-day operations and client care, and will be responsible for ensuring all clients receive medications in a timely fashion and proper follow-up for care.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with applicable licensing, regulatory, and accreditation standards:
  • Participate in audits/inspections as needed
  • Ensure coordination and integration of nursing services with other client care services to ensure continuity of care for each client
  • Reporting requirements as outlined by Department of Health and/or Center for Disease Control (CDC)
  • Participate in team conferences with the multidisciplinary team and the client care committee, where applicable
  • Maintain compliance with NJ Department of Health regulations for residential substance use disorder treatment programs, outpatient substance use disorder treatment programs, outpatient mental health treatment programs, DEA, CARF, etc.
  • Provide in-service trainings to agency staff and clients as needed
• Deliver high-quality nursing care:
  • Participate in the development of client treatment plans
  • Provide face-to-face health care monitoring for the facility's clients
  • Collaborate with other departments to support proposals and implementation plans for new or enhanced services
  • Execute steps related to project goals and objectives for grants and special initiatives including producing accurate and timely reporting
  • Complete routine audits of medication administration records and medication carts, including other related medical operations to ensure compliance
  • Respond to all client concerns and feedback
  • Respond to the needs of clients enrolled in withdrawal management services during shift, communicating all vitals, and other ratings to Director of Nursing, Medical Director, or other related staff in real time
  • Apply evidence-based practices and nursing standards to deliver high-quality care
  • Promote patient independence by establishing patient care goals; teaching and counseling patient and family; provide education related to illness/disease, medications, and self-care skills
  • Triage and assess client's needs, and develop appropriate care plans
  • Provide information to patient and health care team by answering questions and requests
  • Maintain safe and clean working environment by designing and implementing procedures, rules, and regulations
  • Maintain patient confidence and protects operations by monitoring confidential information processing
  • Train program staff on observation of self-administration of medication
  • Document services delivered in the electronic clinical record no later than end of shift
  • Perform nursing assessments for clients enrolled in care, including but not limited to vitals, medical history, etc.
  • Administer medications including injections, and all forms of medications for opioid and alcohol use disorders (i.e. Methadone, Buprenorphine, Vivitrol, etc.)
  • Draw labs and collect other specimens (i.e. urine, saliva, etc.)
  • Facilitate for providers and deliver services through telehealth
  • Facilitate client admission, discharge, transfer, and orientation to the program in accordance with program protocols
  • Assure controlled substances and syringes are secured and inventoried in accordance with organizational policies and regulatory standards
  • Work closely with medical providers to fulfill doctors' orders, medication orders, labs, and referrals
  • Complete a shift report at the end of every shift to ensure all staff are informed of operations and department/client needs
  • Collaborate with external partners (i.e. pharmacy, lab, disposal services, etc.) to ensure patient care and timely response
  • Review documentation post emergency department visits and specialty appointments offsite, and complete necessary care coordination for follow-up care
  • Adhere with all applicable organizational policies and workflows related to medical functions

Qualifications

• Clinical Licensure as Registered Nurse (RN), required
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certificate (CPR), required—must obtain within 30 days of hire and maintain (by American Heart Association or American Red Cross)
• A valid NJ Driver's License, required
• Strong time management and organization skills, ability to prioritize, required
• One-year full-time experience with the management of addictions in a licensed substance use disorder treatment facility, preferred
• Bachelor's Degree in nursing, or other health related profession, preferred
• Knowledge about substance use disorder recovery, trauma informed care, and the value of other disciplines
• In-depth knowledge about mental health and substance use disorders

Work Schedule

The schedules will be determined based on organizational need. While the Registered Nurse will be hired with a base program, the registered nurse may be placed at any Integrity House location (Newark/Secaucus) to meet an organizational need.

Benefits

• Low Cost and Generous Medical and Prescription Coverage
• Employer Paid Dental
• Employer Paid Vision
• Employer Paid Life and AD&D
• Employer Paid Long Term Disability
• Employer Paid Health Reimbursement Account
• Generous Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holiday Time
• 403(b) Plan with a Dollar for Dollar Match up to 3% of Compensation
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Commuter Benefit Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement – up to $4,000 annual
• Recognition Rewards
• Professional Development Assistance

About Integrity House

Integrity House is New Jersey's oldest provider of comprehensive substance use and mental health services. Since 1968, our goal has remained constant: to help individuals and families experiencing addiction and mental health conditions measurably improve their health and overall quality of life. Integrity House operates a broad network of services that includes a full suite of treatment options for substance use disorder; mental health services; gambling addiction services; physical health services; education and employment readiness support; care coordination; creative arts therapy; supportive housing; recovery programs; and community outreach services. Integrity is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) at its highest level, and was voted one of America's Best Addiction Treatment Centers. Annually, Integrity House serves over 7,000 New Jersey residents through its treatment and outreach programs.

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