Registered Nurse

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN)

The Registered Nurse (RN) plays a critical role in delivering comprehensive healthcare services focused on addiction treatment and recovery. This position involves providing direct patient care, monitoring patient progress, and administering treatments in accordance with established medical protocols. The RN will serve as a patient advocate, ensuring that individuals receive compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to their unique needs. Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams is essential to develop and implement effective care plans that promote healing and long-term recovery. Ultimately, the RN contributes to improving patient outcomes by combining clinical expertise with patient education and support throughout the recovery journey.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current and valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the practicing state or jurisdiction.
• Completion of an accredited nursing program (Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing).
• Experience in healthcare or addiction treatment settings.
• Strong knowledge of patient care standards, safety protocols, and clinical documentation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in healthcare or addiction treatment settings.
• Certification in Addiction Nursing (e.g., Certified Addictions Registered Nurse - CARN).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Experience with telemetry monitoring and managing patients with complex medical needs.
• Advanced certifications such as Nurse Practitioner (NP) credentials.
• Training in patient advocacy and education techniques specific to addiction recovery.
• Experience working in interdisciplinary healthcare teams within addiction recovery programs.

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct nursing care to patients undergoing addiction treatment and recovery, including assessment, monitoring, and documentation of patient status.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and telemetry monitoring when applicable.
• Educate patients and their families about addiction, recovery processes, and health maintenance to empower informed decision-making.
• Advocate for patient needs and coordinate with healthcare providers, social workers, and other team members to optimize care delivery.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical records, participate in care planning meetings, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.

Skills:

The required skills such as addiction treatment and recovery expertise enable the nurse to provide specialized care tailored to patients struggling with substance use disorders. Direct patient care and nursing care skills are essential for performing clinical assessments, administering treatments, and monitoring patient progress effectively. Patient education and advocacy skills are used daily to support patients and families in understanding treatment plans and navigating recovery challenges. Telemetry skills allow the nurse to monitor cardiac and other vital signs accurately, ensuring patient safety during treatment. Preferred skills like advanced certifications and interdisciplinary collaboration enhance the nurse's ability to deliver holistic, patient-centered care and contribute to continuous improvement in healthcare services.