Substance Use Disorder (SUD) RN - C & A

Responsibilities

• Provides age-appropriate nursing care to adolescents with substance use disorders and co-occurring psychiatric conditions.
• Performs comprehensive nursing assessments upon admission and throughout treatment, recognizing changes in physical, emotional, and behavioral status.
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to medical and psychiatric emergencies according to hospital policy.
• Administers medications safely, monitors for therapeutic response and adverse effects, and provides medication education to patients and families.
• Utilizes therapeutic communication, trauma-informed care principles, and verbal de-escalation techniques to promote safety and therapeutic engagement.
• Maintains a safe, structured therapeutic milieu that supports recovery, healthy coping skills, and positive behavioral change.
• Collaborates with psychiatrists, advanced practice providers, therapists, social workers, behavioral health technicians, educators, and families in developing and implementing individualized treatment plans.
• Participates in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings and contributes to discharge planning and continuity of care.
• Provides patient and family education related to recovery, relapse prevention, medications, coping strategies, and healthy lifestyle choices.
• Completes timely, objective, and accurate documentation in the electronic medical record in accordance with hospital and regulatory standards.
• Maintains professional competency through continuing education, required certifications, and participation in quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Current licensure in the State of Arkansas as a Registered Nurse.
• Proficient oral and written communication skills.