RN - Addiction Medicine Specialist

About the role

Join Valle del Sol in our commitment to providing quality, culturally sensitive integrated primary care and behavioral health services to adults, children, and adolescents in need. Valle del Sol offers a diverse work environment, competitive pay and benefits, and the opportunity for training and advancement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nursing assessments, patient evaluations, triage, screenings, and clinical monitoring activities.
• Administer and monitor medications in accordance with provider orders, organizational policies, and applicable regulations.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete clinical documentation in accordance with organizational, payer, accreditation, and regulatory requirements.
• Support patient engagement and treatment adherence through ongoing communication, education, and advocacy.
• Collaborate with providers regarding patient status, treatment recommendations, and care planning.
• Respond to urgent clinical situations and support crisis intervention and stabilization efforts as appropriate.
• Coordinate care across behavioral health, medical, psychiatric, and community systems to support integrated, whole-person care.
• Provide education regarding substance use disorders, recovery, medication adherence, overdose prevention, harm reduction, wellness, and self-management.
• Assist patients in accessing healthcare services, recovery supports, benefits, transportation, housing resources, and community programs.
• Monitor treatment response, withdrawal symptoms, medication adherence, adverse reactions, and changes in patient condition.
• Support patient engagement and treatment adherence through ongoing communication, education, and advocacy.
• Support patients and families in understanding available treatment options and recovery resources.
• Encourage participation in treatment, recovery services, and wellness activities.
• Participate in supervision, training, continuing education, and professional development activities.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning, case consultation, and team meetings.
• Support chronic disease management, preventive care, and health promotion activities.
• Assist in identifying high-risk patients and coordinating appropriate interventions.
• Monitor treatment adherence and facilitate access to needed services and resources.
• Support harm reduction initiatives and community outreach activities.
• Collaborate with primary care, behavioral health, and specialty providers to coordinate patient care.
• Support opioid treatment programs, medication-assisted treatment, and harm reduction services.
• Support integrated care and population health initiatives.
• Support recovery-oriented care and culturally responsive services.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program. Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Experience: Minimum one (1) year of nursing experience. Preferred: Experience in addiction medicine, behavioral health, integrated healthcare, community health, public health, care management, or substance use disorder treatment.
• Licensure/Certification: Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Arizona. BLS certification, or ability to obtain within 5 days of start date. Arizona Level I Fingerprint Clearance Card, or ability to obtain within 5 days of start date. Preferred: Certified Addiction Registered Nurse (CARN) credential.
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Knowledge of nursing principles, patient assessment, medication administration, and clinical monitoring practices. Knowledge of substance use disorders, addiction medicine, withdrawal management, recovery-oriented care, and harm reduction principles. Knowledge of integrated healthcare, care coordination, and population health concepts. Ability to assess patient needs, prioritize interventions, and respond appropriately to changing clinical situations. Ability to coordinate care across multidisciplinary teams and community systems. Ability to provide patient education, health coaching, and recovery support. Ability to establish therapeutic and professional relationships with patients, families, providers, and community partners. Ability to exercise sound clinical judgment and maintain professional boundaries. Proficiency in electronic health record systems, Microsoft Office applications, and other technology required to perform job duties. Ability to communicate effectively with patients, staff, and community partners. Ability to maintain accurate documentation and comply with regulatory requirements. Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment. Ability to provide culturally responsive and trauma-informed services.

Work Environment

This position may operate in clinical, office, or community settings including clinics, administrative offices, outreach locations, client homes, partner agencies, and community sites. Employees may interact with individuals experiencing behavioral health challenges, emotional distress, or complex social needs. Standard safety precautions and personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required as applicable.

Physical Requirements

Typical requirements may include: sitting, standing, walking, bending, and reaching for extended periods; operating computers, mobile devices, and standard office or clinical equipment; traveling to various Valle del Sol locations or community sites when required; lifting or moving materials or equipment up to 25 pounds.

Schedule & Travel

Work schedules may vary based on program needs and may include evening or weekend hours. Some positions may require local travel between Valle del Sol sites or community locations.

Equipment

Employees may operate standard office, clinical, and communication equipment including computers, phones, printers, electronic health record systems, laptops, and mobile devices.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Disability Insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program