Registered Nurse

About the Role

• 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.