RN (Part-Time)

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join a dynamic, multidisciplinary team, delivering compassionate, evidence-based care in alignment with the Discovery Behavioral Health Clinical Model. In this role, the RN serves as both a clinical expert and patient advocate, supporting safety, stability, and meaningful progress in each patient's recovery journey through skilled assessment, thoughtful intervention, and ongoing collaboration with the treatment team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct face-to-face evaluations for potential admissions to ensure medical appropriateness and collaborate with medical/psychiatric providers to obtain admission orders.
• Support the admission process, including belongings checks and safety searches as needed.
• Complete comprehensive initial nursing assessments and facilitate the full medical admission process for each patient.
• Develop and initiate Nursing Care Plans to guide individualized patient care.
• Assess medical concerns, including suicidality and risk of harm to self or others, and communicate findings to the clinical team.
• Perform vital signs, basic evaluative procedures, tests, and blood draws to support ongoing assessment and monitoring.
• Provide primary first aid and determine the need for physician notification for timely intervention.
• Maintain a safe, structured milieu and support patients throughout treatment, including supervision during community outings in compliance with state regulations.
• Assist with the discharge process to support continuity and readiness for the next level of care.
• Maintain an organized, safe, and therapeutic environment for patients and staff.
• Ensure all provider orders are carried out accurately and in a timely manner.
• Verify informed consent for all medications prior to the first dose.
• Administer medications as prescribed, including PRN medications, and document effectiveness within required timelines.
• Oversee the medication management system, including planning, storage, ordering, transcribing, administration, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Ensure all required medications are ordered appropriately and available within the facility.
• Maintain compliance with narcotic diversion protocols, completing all required processes each shift.
• Collaborate closely with medical staff and the interdisciplinary treatment team to review patient care, needs, and interventions.
• Communicate effectively with families and loved ones, as appropriate, to support engagement and continuity of care.
• Establish rapport with patients through professional, compassionate, and respectful interactions.
• Provide health education to patients and staff to empower understanding and informed participation in care.
• Communicate with referral sources and outpatient providers to support continuity of care at admission, midpoint, and discharge.
• Manage patient medical needs, including scheduling appointments, completing referrals, and securing prior authorizations for treatments and tests.
• Document patient progress objectively, accurately, and within required timelines in accordance with policy.
• Ensure all clinical practices align with regulatory standards and organizational expectations.
• Maintain accurate records related to medication administration, assessments, and patient care activities.
• Demonstrate clinical knowledge, including understanding of Axis I diagnoses and associated symptoms, to inform patient care.
• Maintain a fully stocked, organized, and operational nursing station to ensure readiness for patient needs.
• Demonstrate professionalism, initiative, and accountability in all aspects of the role.
• Ensure timely communication regarding scheduling needs, including requesting time off and securing appropriate coverage.
• Contribute to a culture of teamwork, flexibility, and shared responsibility by performing additional duties as assigned.
• Residential Treatment Only: Provide transportation services, including patient transportation and supervision for medical appointments (must be pre-qualified to drive a company vehicle).
• Substance and Mental Health Use Disorder Division:
  • Monitor CIWA/COW scores for patients on detoxification protocols.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of detoxification medication, withdrawal symptoms, and potential medical complications.
  • Assist Utilization Review in communicating pertinent nursing information.
• Eating Disorder Division:
  • Sit with patients for a minimum of one meal or snack per week, or as needed to cover the program schedule.
  • Work during meal periods to provide supervision and support to patients.
  • Refrain from comments and actions that directly contradict the CFD Clinical Model and Dietary CARE model.
  • Adhere to Center for Discovery policies and procedures.
  • Maintain NG Tube and administer bolus feeds, where applicable.
  • Obtain Serv Safe certification within 90 days of hire if applicable.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred; Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) accepted.
• Current RN license in good standing.
• One year of experience preferred in mental health, substance use, or eating disorders.
• Ability to draw blood required.
• Preferred: Experience as a staff nurse, preferably in chemical dependency and/or behavioral health.
• Current Basic Life Support (CPR and First Aid) certification.
• Knowledge of industry standards, including organization, theory, principles, research processes, accreditation, and regulatory standards.
• Ability to assess clinical care requirements based on nursing principles and scope of practice.
• Obtain CPI certification within 90 days of hire.
• Familiarity with behavior change, recovery models, and treatment methods.
• Knowledge of medications, including indications, dosage ranges, side effects, and potential toxicity.

Pay

Pay Range: $48 - $55 hourly

Schedule

Part-Time, 7am-7pm