Registered Nurse (RN)

POSITION: Registered Nurse (RN)

REPORTS TO: Director of Nursing and Assistant Director of Nursing

DEPARTMENT: Nursing

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

Full and Part Time positions

Day shift 6:45am-7:15pm

UPDATED: May 27, 2025

Maryville Addiction Treatment Center has a staff of dedicated professionals who devote themselves each day to helping people suffering from an addictive disease reclaim their lives. Our staff provides comprehensive high quality substance abuse and co-occurring treatment and recovery services to individuals and families affected by the disease of addiction. For over seventy (70) years, our commitment to service excellence is reflected in the high client satisfaction rating we receive, an honor we attribute to the compassion, commitment and quality of our staff. This is a Full-Time position for Day shift 6:45am - 7:15pm your days will vary, with every other weekend.

Basic Function

A Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing the initial nursing assessment on all new admissions, completing follow-up with clients during treatment and arranging and coordinating all medical appointments for clients. The RN also administers medications and maintains accurate records in clients' medical chart. Ensures adequate medical supplies are available at all times, and secures necessary medical history on all clients.

Essential Function

• Administers medications such as methadone or buprenorphine in accordance with federal and state regulations and monitors client responses.
• Conduct nursing intakes, screenings, and health education
• Collaborate with counselors, physicians, and case managers to support individualized treatment plans
• Arranges appropriate appointments with Health Care Providers to complete physical examinations, including required additional health screenings and supplemental tests.
• Administers medications and maintain accurate medication supply records.
• Maintains adequate inventory of medical supplies in compliance with governing regulations and agency policy.
• Ensures proper storage of supplies as required by regulation.
• Assists in the facilitation of special events, including, but not limited to: staff trainings, staff retreats, workshops and facility events.
• Participates in treatment/multidisciplinary team meetings, as directed.
• Implements and assures adherence to Infection Control policies and practices.
• Provides education for clients regarding health, nutrition, safety, and medication compliance.
• Manages Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
• Writes and maintains updated multidisciplinary treatment plans for clients based on client needs.

1. Performs other responsibilities and duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• - Knowledge of health care issues pertaining to substance use disorders is required, including but not limited to mental health needs, women's health issues, HIV/AIDs, and other communicable diseases.
• - Knowledge of accurate record keeping in accordance with regulatory agencies and standards is required.
• - Knowledge of nutritional requirements and practices is required.
• - Knowledge of therapeutic communication techniques is required.
• - Must be able to work with clients to gain confidence and cooperation while maintaining boundaries.
• - Excellent prioritization and time management skills is required.
• - Excellent organizational and detail-oriented skills are needed to maintain accurate records and reports.
• - Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, staff, health care providers, outside agencies, institutions and the general public.
• - Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Outlook) is required.

Minimum Requirements

Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing is required. Current RN license in good standing in New Jersey is required. Current First Aid/CPR Certification issued by the American Red Cross or the American Red Cross Association required.

Experience: May be recent graduate of approved nursing school or a minimum of one (1) year of nursing experience.

Sobriety: If recovering, must have at least two (2) years of continuous sobriety and maintain sobriety throughout employment.

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

General Competencies:

• 1. Quality
• 2. Productivity
• 3. Job Knowledge
• 4. Reliability
• 5. Initiative
• 6. Interpersonal Relationships
• 7. Judgment

Nursing Competencies

• 1. Assessment Plans
• 2. Intervention
• 3. Evaluation of Clients
• 4. Plan of Care and Implementation of Treatment
• 5. Nurse Client Relationship
• 6. Client Education
• 7. Managing and Negotiating Health care delivery systems
• 8. Monitoring and ensuring the quality of health care practice
• 9. Cultural competence
• 10. Documentation in client records

Physical Requirements (Approximate Percent per 12.50-hour Workday)

Environments Demands and Exposures to Hazards: (OSHA Level - I)

? All procedures or other job related tasks that involve an inherent potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids, or tissues, or a potential for spills or splashes of them. Use of appropriate protective measures should be required for every employee engaged in Category I tasks.

• - Visual stimulation, including close vision, distance vision, reading, computer work (up to 40%).
• - Sitting; frequent up and down out of chair (up to 70%).
• - Use of telephone, speaking, listening (up to 70%).
• - Document handling, use of copier and fax machine, filing (up to 70%).
• - Typing, use of computer (up to 60%).
• - Walking around building (up to 20%).
• - Bending, reaching, stooping, pulling (up to 20%).
• - Lifting, carrying, moving of items up to 20 pounds (up to 10%).
• - Administering medical care by kneeling or bending (as needed)

Americans with Disabilities Act

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by the organization on a case by a case basis.

Acknowledgements:

I have reviewed this job description, it has been discussed with me and I understand the performance expected of me. The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person in this position. This information is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, duties, and skills and I understand that it my responsibility to comply with is as well as any revisions made to it.