Registered Nurse

Change Lives With Recovery Innovations!

Our mission is to empower people on their journey to recovery, helping them achieve their goals, rediscover meaning and purpose in life, and reconnect with themselves and their communities. Our vision is to revolutionize healthcare by pioneering innovative solutions that go beyond behavioral health, empowering people to thrive in the communities where they live, work, and play. Join a groundbreaking team at the forefront of Peer-Powered Support, empowering individuals on their journey through mental health and substance use challenges! Be part of something bigger—together, we can change lives and create lasting hope!

Position: Registered Nurse

Job Type: Full-Time / Non-Exempt

Shift Details: 7:00pm - 7:30am - (Rotating schedule nights)

Work Location: Crisis - Durham, NC

Salary/Hourly Wage: $36.00 - $39.00/hour

Retention Bonus: $12,000

Specialties / Licenses or Certifications:

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing as a Registered Nurse
• State specific RN license

Summary of Job:

The Registered Nurse (RN) position oversees the medical, psychiatric, substance abuse and nursing care for individuals served. The RN position also services as clinical liaison for designated individuals until they are enrolled in services at another community facility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Guest Care & Advocacy:

• Coordinates services with various public and private community health, mental health and social service agencies to ensure appropriate services for individuals.
• Assists individuals with preparation and recording of the service planning process.
• Conducts assessments and treatment plans.
• Provides individual and family counseling.
• Participates in the development of educational curriculum.
• Supervises and/or provides nursing treatment and monitoring, such as diabetes and blood pressure.
• Responds to crisis calls for assessment and pertinent intervention as needed.
• Coordinates the relationship with outside medical and nursing support services including pharmacy and laboratory services.

Compliance & Risk Management:

• Administers medication as required by protocol.
• Completes clinical documentation as required.
• Keeps abreast of all federal and state regulations and laws and all Recovery Innovations policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.
• Understands and adheres to Recovery Innovations compliance standards as they appear in the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policies.

Cross Functional Collaboration:

• Collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to continuously improve productivity, efficiency, recovery outcomes and medical care.

Additional Duties:

• Performs other related duties assigned.

Job Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. Education/Licenses:

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing as a Registered Nurse, Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Valid and current state-specific Nursing license (Compact licensure preferred)

Experience:

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience working in a behavioral health setting.

Skills:

• Knowledge of psychiatric medications and their indications, common side effects, reactions and interactions of medications prescribed.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Ability to conduct assessments and treatment plans.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Effective listening skills.
• Excellent documentation skills.
• Trauma Informed Care experience preferred.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Must be able to pass de-escalation training, as defined by state requirements.

Driving Requirements:

• If driving is required for this position, must meet all requirements outlined in Recovery Innovations' driving policy.
• If not qualified to drive per driving policy, a Non-Driver Attestation form must be signed.

Miscellaneous Requirement(s):

• Applicants must be at least 18 years old unless residing in a state where funder or government regulations set a different minimum age requirement.
• Travel required based on business need.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality (HIPAA guidelines and regulations) and professionalism.
• We are a Second-Chance Employer

• Must be able to pass a seven-year background check.

• Must be able to pass substance abuse testing and/or tuberculous testing (if applicable).

• Must be able to pass education verification check.

• Must be able to obtain designated fingerprinting clearance in applicable states.

• Must be able to pass three-year motor vehicle report and meet minimum eligibility requirements criteria of insurance carrier (if driving is required for this position).

A Nursing Competency Checklist must be completed as part of the new hire onboarding process.

Physical Demands: May include work close to the eyes and substantial motions of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, handling, finger dexterity; eye-hand-foot coordination, use of corrected vision; color vision; use of auditory senses. May be required to lift up to twenty (20) pounds. Work Environment May work in an office environment or behavioral health facility. May have contact with individuals who are agitated and/or confused. Work may include travel throughout the geographic region.

Recovery Innovations is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. Recovery Innovations is a second chance employer and we consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form. Benefits/perks listed above may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Recovery Innovations. The wage range for this role considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Recovery Innovations, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Recovery Innovations are committed to promoting pay transparency, fostering pay equity, and complying with all applicable state and local laws requiring employers to disclose wage or salary ranges to job applicants and employees. Salary offers are determined based on key factors, including education, relevant experience, and qualifications.