Registered Nurse - Residential Substance Use Treatment Program

Job Description

Job Description

Lead. Mentor. Make a Difference.

Join a compassionate team making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals recovering from substance use disorders. We are seeking a dedicated and dependable Nurse to support the medical and wellness needs of clients within our residential treatment program. This role offers the opportunity to provide hands-on care, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, and positively impact recovery outcomes every day.

Why Join Our Team?

We value and support our employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• HRSA Certified & other Loan Forgiveness Programs for those who qualify
• AI-powered clinical note taking support
• Competitive benefits package
• Health, dental, vision & life insurance
• PTO + Employee Assistance Program
• Collaborative, mission-driven culture
• Opportunity to lead meaningful change in the lives of others.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor and approve all incoming medications for clients before they are logged in and clients are permitted to take them. If any incoming medication is not approved (i.e., Narcotic, Alcohol, etc), the Nurse is responsible for locking it away until it can be removed from Elmhurst appropriately.
• Be responsible for the completion and accuracy of the monthly for each medication of each client.
• Continuously review each client’s medication log and medication ensuring client’s compliance with medication regimen. If the client is not in compliance, the nurse is responsible for notifying the client’s counselor or the clinical supervisor (special attention should be paid to psychoactive [psychiatric] medication and to medication for diabetes, hypertension, and seizure disorders.)
• Serve as a primary consultant to EHI Clinical and Administrative staff concerning clients’ medical issues, problems, and/or concerns.
• Perform a nursing assessment on all clients
• Consult with clinical staff about the medical needs of clients
• Administer oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous, or intradermal medications by physician’s order
• Provide basic nutritional counseling for clients with special dietary needs and referral to outside source when appropriate
• Consult with the manager of the dietary department when needed
• Make daily assessments of clients’ medical status when needed
• Accurately document clients’ medical progress
• Administer basic first aid within the educational scope (including CPR)
• Other medical-related duties as deemed necessary to the function of the facility
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Current nursing licensure in the State of Michigan
• Current CPR certification
• Residential substance use treatment experience preferred
• Ability to pass a LEIN background check
• No active warrants; must be discharged from all sentences, including probation and parole, for a minimum of five (5) years