RN, Registered Nurse - Emergency Care Clinic

McAlister Institute Registered Nurse
Join McAlister Institute, a 49-year beacon in San Diego's Recovery Community.
The Recovery and Bridge Center's Sobering Services is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join our team. Reporting directly to the Program Manager, you will provide essential nursing care under protocols and medical oversight by the Medical Director. Your role will support individuals in a non-medical sobering environment, ensuring their safety and well-being.
13 paid annual holidays, including your birthday; 403(b) Retirement Plan + up to 6% Employer Match
~ Health Insurance available the first of the month following 30 days of employment (Sharp)

~ EAP

Conduct initial visual intakes to assess appropriateness for our sobering services.
Monitor vital signs and oversee safety measures for participants, including rehydration and basic wound care.
Document participant status through SOAP notes.
Educate participants on health conditions and facilitate access to medication assisted treatment (MAT) as needed.
Coordinate with medical backup for care transitions and telepsychiatry.
Engage in care coordination activities as required.
Ensure a warm, safe space and maintain all equipment in good order.
Attend mandatory meetings and training sessions to stay current with ethical, culturally competent, trauma-informed care practices.
Adhere to all personnel policies and the employee handbook, including dress code and timely reporting.
Available Shift
Tuesday-Saturday
Graduated from an accredited RN program, with an active, unrestricted RN license in California, and current CPR/BLS certification.
High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
Prior experience working with vulnerable populations, including individuals with substance use disorders, mental health conditions, and other complex needs.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to behavioral crises and infectious diseases.
Proficiency in health assessments, including withdrawal screenings (CIWA, COWS) and ASAM evaluations.
Strong documentation skills, particularly in the electronic health record, Welligent.
Experience in community-based clinics and/or emergency settings preferred.
Maintains knowledge of legal guidelines pertaining to EMTALA/COBRA and abuse/neglect reporting.
Knowledgeable about harm reduction, trauma-informed care, patient-centered care, and motivational interviewing.
Ability to work effectively with a diverse population, including the impoverished, unhoused, and those suffering from chronic substance use and/or mental health challenges.
Exudes a calm and competent manner, able to converse with medical professionals, lay persons, as well as persons or families and defuse crisis or high intensity situations.
Proficiency with software and/or equipment (Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
Electronic Health Records such as Welligent or SmartCare).
On-site position.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
Ability to pass all pre-employment screening, including references, education verification, a criminal background check with at least one year clear of probation or parole, a drug test, and a negative TB test.
All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, any other non-job-related factors, and other characteristics protected by local, state, or federal anti-discrimination law covering employment.
McAlister Institute is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the View email address on click.appcast.io must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. McAlister Institute does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.
Pre-Employment: All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from McAlister Institute employment as we are subject to County of San Diego contractual hiring requirements). Candidates must have at least one year clear of probation or parole, a drug test, and a negative TB test.
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