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The Registered Nurse provides comprehensive medical oversight and nursing services to individuals in a residential substance use disorder treatment program. Key duties include administering medications, conducting health assessments, and ensuring compliance with CARF, Medicaid, and AODE standards.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a current, unrestricted Kentucky RN license and an Associate's degree in nursing, with a BSN preferred. At least one year of nursing experience is required, preferably in behavioral health or substance use disorder settings.
associate degreebachelor degreeMedication AdministrationPatient MonitoringRegulatory ComplianceElectronic Health RecordsCrisis InterventionTrauma-Informed CareCare CoordinationMedical DocumentationHealth AssessmentsBehavioral Health Nursing
Job description
Position Title
Register Nurse LOCATION: Owensboro, KY STATUS: Full-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt PROGRAM: Addiction Recovery REPORTS TO: VP of Addiction Recovery INTRODUCTION: Volunteers of America Mid-States (VOA) is a non-profit serving four states. We help people and communities through a ministry of service. Our programs include housing for families, veterans, and low-income seniors; support for people with developmental disabilities; restorative justice programs; and free HIV testing and education.
Founded in 1896, “volunteer” once meant anyone serving others as their calling.
Today, our staff are paid professionals driven by our mission.
We focus on making a difference and building stronger communities.
Flexibility, teamwork, and a positive work culture make VOA a great place to work.
We also offer a full benefits package for eligible employees.
Benefits
Our benefits support your health, finances, and career growth.
Health & Wellness
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Health and wellness program
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
Short-term disability
MetLife legal plans
Financial Wellbeing
Competitive pay
Company-paid life insurance
403(b) retirement plan with company match
Employee discounts
Federal loan forgiveness program options (National Health Service Corps & Public Service Loan Forgiveness)
All company-paid benefits and paid time off start on day one
Work Culture
Commitment, Justice, Integrity, Compassion, and Retention Committees
Training & Development
VOA LEAD Program (leadership development)
VOA University (staff development)
VOA Academy (clinical training)
Job summary and qualifications
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Competitive Pay
Employee Discounts
Short-term Disability
403(b) Retirement Plan With Company Match
Medical Coverage
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health and Wellness Program
Company-paid Life Insurance
MetLife Legal Plans
Federal Loan Forgiveness Program Options
The Registered Nurse (RN) for the Freedom House Program provides comprehensive nursing services to individuals receiving residential substance use disorder treatment. The RN supports medical, behavioral health, and recovery-oriented services through medication administration, health monitoring, coordination with medical providers, and regulatory compliance. This position plays a critical role in promoting resident safety, wellness, and recovery while ensuring compliance with CARF accreditation standards, Kentucky Medicaid requirements, and AODE regulations. This position will also have on-call responsibilities
Current, unrestricted RN license in Kentucky
Associate’s degree in nursing required; BSN preferred
Minimum one year nursing experience; SUD or behavioral health preferred
Knowledge of medication administration and documentation
CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain
Preference given to candidates who have experience working both in residential settings, and with clients who are co-occurring
Must be comfortable working closely with women and families in a residential setting
Responsibilities
Medical Response
Provide nursing care and medical oversight to residents
Administer medications per physician orders
Conduct health assessments and ongoing monitoring
Coordinate care with medical providers
Maintain accurate, audit-ready medical documentation
Participate in CARF, Medicaid, and AODE audits and licensure reviews
Ensure compliance with regulatory standards
Support corrective action plans
Promote trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care
Effectively works to maintain Behavioral Health Services Organization KARS standards along with AODE and Medicaid standards and takes prompt, effective action to correct any deficiencies in coordination with Program Manager Clinical Services and Clinical Staff.
Attends all required meetings on a scheduled basis and effectively uses these to resolve problems, review nursing/clinical issues and to enhance the competencies of clinical staff.
Coordinate with the agency’s APRN to complete physicals for all clients within 48 hours of admission.
Collaborate and communicate regularly with the program’s Medical Director and Psychiatrist.
Coordinate services between health care professionals, such as Primary Care Physician, medical specialist, i.e. (cardiologist, orthopedists, psychiatrist, etc.).
Manage the documentation of all medical services into Electronic Health Records.
Any other responsibilities as assigned to meet the mission of the agency.
Performance quality improvement (PQI) duties as assigned by supervision & PQI committee
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran any other characteristic protected by law..
