RN Full-time dayshift rotating weekends and holidays

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 who are experienced and interested in working directly with clients being treated for substance use disorders and mental health stabilization. While performing your day-to-day nursing duties, you will perform very little to no bedside care. This is not a medical-surgical, ICU, or critical care position, but our clients come to us at a critical time of need. We need excellent nurses who are willing to critically think, follow policies and procedures, and work as part of a team.

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 dayshift with rotating weekends and holidays. This position is deemed essential and will be required to work during inclement weather. The minimum holiday requirement is 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)). Other holidays will be rotated amongst all staff. For sites with multiple programs, you may be required to work in any of the programs based on staffing needs. PRN positions require 3 shifts per month.

Qualifications

• 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:

• RN 1: May be a recent graduate of an approved nursing school 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.

New Grads and Newly Licensed LPNs and RNs are welcomed and encouraged to apply, as direct job experience is not a requirement. We are eager to teach those who are fast learners, confident, and can meet the required expectations.

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 in 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

For additional details regarding our benefits, visit: https://www.gaudenzia.org/careers/.

Operating Principles

• We hold client care as our top priority.
• We assume good intentions.
• We are present, we connect, and we 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.