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Job Description

Job Description

Registered Nurse (RN)Join Our Team and Make a Difference

$2000 Sign-on Bonus

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse who is passionate about improving the health and well-being of individuals in your community? We are seeking a skilled and caring RN to join our multidisciplinary team and provide high-quality, person-centered healthcare services that promote recovery, wellness, and independence.

As a Registered Nurse, you will play a vital role in coordinating care, supporting treatment and recovery goals, educating individuals and staff, and ensuring access to comprehensive healthcare services. If you are committed to delivering compassionate care and making a meaningful impact in the lives of others, we invite you to apply.

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all aspects of medical care for individuals receiving services through our programs. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the RN provides nursing care from a holistic, recovery-oriented, and values-based perspective.

The RN supports individuals by promoting physical and behavioral health, coordinating medical services, managing medications, providing health education, and advocating for integrated healthcare solutions that enhance overall wellness and quality of life.

Essential ResponsibilitiesClinical Care and Health Monitoring

• Assess, monitor, and respond to new, ongoing, and emerging health concerns.
• Conduct health screenings and assessments utilizing evidence-based and validated tools.
• Monitor vital signs, health conditions, medication effectiveness, and potential side effects.
• Assess medical care needs and recommend health-related goals and interventions to support recovery and wellness.
• Administer medications and treatments, including intramuscular (IM) injections, in accordance with physician orders and nursing standards.

Medication Management

• Oversee the ordering, delivery, storage, administration, and documentation of medications.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, nursing regulations, and medication management standards.
• Collaborate with individuals and treatment teams to improve medication adherence and treatment outcomes.
• Maintain accurate medication records and monitor for medication-related concerns.

Care Coordination

• Coordinate healthcare services with primary care providers, physicians, specialists, prescribers, pharmacies, and other healthcare professionals.
• Serve as a liaison between individuals, healthcare providers, families, and community supports.
• Assist individuals in accessing medical care and community resources that promote integrated physical and behavioral health.
• Support efforts to ensure individuals receive annual physical examinations, dental care, preventive screenings, and recommended follow-up services.

Recovery-Oriented Services

• Deliver nursing care that supports recovery-focused, person-centered, and evidence-based treatment approaches.
• Participate in the development and implementation of individualized recovery plans.
• Support individuals in achieving health, wellness, and recovery goals.
• Promote dignity, independence, self-determination, and overall quality of life.

Education and Training

• Provide health education and wellness information to individuals receiving services.
• Offer guidance, consultation, and training to staff regarding health concerns, treatment protocols, and best practices.
• Encourage informed decision-making and active participation in care.

Documentation and Compliance

• Complete assessments, progress notes, treatment contacts, recovery plans, and other clinical documentation accurately and within required timeframes.
• Maintain compliance with organizational, licensing, accreditation, and funding requirements.
• Ensure documentation reflects current health status, treatment interventions, and outcomes.
• Utilize collaborative documentation practices to engage individuals in the treatment process.

Crisis Intervention

• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule to provide emergency and crisis intervention support.
• Respond effectively to urgent medical and behavioral health situations.
• Coordinate care during emergencies and communicate appropriately with treatment teams and healthcare providers.

Cultural Responsiveness

• Provide culturally competent and individualized services that respect and value each person's unique background, identity, experiences, and needs.
• Foster an inclusive environment that promotes equitable and respectful care for all individuals served.

Additional Duties

• Meet required service delivery and treatment contact expectations.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and case reviews.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Assistant Program Director or designated supervisor.

QualificationsRequired Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited professional nursing program (Associate Degree, Diploma Nursing Program, or Bachelor of Science in Nursing).
• Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Strong clinical assessment, nursing, and care coordination skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Experience in behavioral health, community health, substance use treatment, psychiatric rehabilitation, or integrated healthcare settings.
• Knowledge of recovery-oriented and trauma-informed care practices.

Core Competencies

• Compassionate, person-centered care
• Clinical assessment and nursing judgment
• Medication administration and management
• Care coordination and advocacy
• Recovery-oriented practice
• Effective communication and collaboration
• Cultural competence and inclusivity
• Documentation accuracy and compliance
• Critical thinking and problem-solving
• Crisis intervention and de-escalation

Working Conditions

This position may involve exposure to:

• Dust, fumes, mists, and gases
• Extreme heat and cold
• Wet or humid environments
• Loud noise levels
• Confined spaces
• Mechanical, chemical, electrical, and burn hazards

Work may occur in residential programs, community settings, healthcare facilities, offices, and other service locations.

Physical RequirementsPhysical Demand Level: Medium Work

This position requires the ability to:

• Exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally
• Exert up to 20 pounds of force frequently
• Exert up to 10 pounds of force regularly to move or assist with moving objects

Physical Activities

The employee must be able to:

• Sit or stand for extended periods
• Walk frequently throughout work environments
• Use hands and fingers to operate equipment and perform nursing tasks
• Climb stairs and navigate multiple environments
• Communicate effectively through speaking and hearing
• Visually assess individuals, documentation, and surroundings
• Push and pull equipment or supplies
• Perform repetitive motions
• Reach above and below shoulder level
• Kneel, stoop, crouch, and crawl as necessary

Why Join Us?

At RHD, we believe every individual deserves access to quality healthcare, meaningful support, and opportunities for recovery and growth. As a Registered Nurse, you'll work alongside a dedicated team of professionals who are committed to empowering individuals, strengthening communities, and improving lives.

If you're looking for a rewarding nursing career where your expertise, compassion, and commitment can make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and be part of a team that is transforming lives through compassionate, person-centered care.