Registered Nurse

Job Title: Registered NurseAre you a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse seeking an opportunity to make a profound impact on the lives of individuals struggling with addiction, substance abuse, and mental health issues?Advanced Recovery Systems (ARS), an integrated behavioral healthcare management company, is dedicated to providing exceptional care for addiction, substance abuse, and mental health issues. With our facilities located across various regions of the U.S., we have been committed to furthering our mission and applying advanced approaches to patient care.At Recovery Village South Atlanta (RVSA), we are committed to providing a complete continuum of care for our patients in their journey to recovery. As a 55-bed professional addiction treatment facility, RVSA offers medical detox, inpatient treatment, outpatient care, and aftercare, ensuring comprehensive and effective support. Located just 25 miles south of downtown Atlanta, RVSA offers a safe and conducive environment for healing.The Registered Nurse performs a wide variety of job duties during a shift, caring for and educating patients about their medical and psychiatric conditions. Establishing trust and building rapport with patients and their families are key elements of this position. Works effectively with the facility leadership team to ensure success of the facility by completing the following:Ability to complete appropriate documents within the required timeframe after admission to the program. Maintains medical records.Ability to administer medications as indicated and monitor detoxification process.Ability to transcribe Physician orders and implement all Medical Protocols as ordered.Ability to confer with and assist medical personnel, both internal and external resources.Ability to provide documentation which reflects services for each patient in accordance with licensure standards.Ability to assess the medical and psychiatric needs of the patient determine the urgency of their needs and expedite treatment is required.Ability to effectively communicate concerns about patient health to appropriate personnel and follows up as necessary.Ability to educate patients about medications, health issues and medical conditions.Demonstrates ability to take verbal orders from the medical provider, documents them in the patient record and carries them out accurately and professionally.Demonstrates ability to provide routine nursing care under the supervision of the Director of Nursing.