Registered Nurse

Recovery Centers of America

$83K — $97K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active RN license in [state]
  • Minimum of 2 years' experience in behavioral health or addiction recovery; 5 years supervisory experience preferred
  • Current BLS certification or ability to obtain during orientation
  • CARN certification preferred
  • Strong clinical judgment and emergency management skills
  • Knowledge of healthcare, detoxification, addiction, and DSM criteria
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

  • Conduct intake assessments through patient and family interviews
  • Provide individualized care by developing tailored care plans
  • Administer medications and treatments per established protocols
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for holistic patient care
  • Educate patients and families on mental health disorders and treatment needs
  • Monitor patient progress and maintain confidential documentation
  • Foster a safe and supportive environment respecting dignity and diversity

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation with shift differentials
  • Flexible scheduling options including full-time, part-time, and per diem
  • Comprehensive benefits packages with medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plans
  • Professional development opportunities through ongoing training and advancement programs
  • Supportive and inclusive workplace culture connected to recovery
Full Job Description
Registered Nurse -- RN

Salary: 40-47/hour depending on experience

Schedule: 7:00pm - 7:30am - three 12-hour shifts per week, every other weekend

What You'll Do

As an RN at RCA, you will:

* Conduct intake assessments through interviews with patients and relatives to gather case history.
* Provide individualized care by conducting comprehensive patient assessments and developing tailored care plans.
* Administer medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols.
* Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including physicians, therapists, and case managers, to coordinate holistic patient care.
* Educate patients and families on the nature of mental health disorders, the disease of addiction and the need for treatment.
* Monitor patient progress and maintain accurate, confidential documentation.
* Foster a safe and supportive environment that respects the dignity and diversity of all individuals.

What We're Looking For

* An active RN license in [state]
* A minimum of 2 years' experience in behavioral health, addiction recovery, or 5 years of supervisory experience; phlebotomy skills preferred.
* Current BLS certification or the ability to obtain it during orientation.
* CARN certification preferred.
* Strong clinical judgment and the capacity to safely administer medications and proficiency in effectively managing medical and behavioral health emergencies such as suicide ideation and aggression.
* Knowledge of health care, detoxification process, addiction, co-occurring disorders and DSM criteria and terminology.
* Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with a commitment to compassionate patient care.

Why Choose RCA?

We understand that providing excellent patient care starts with taking care of our team.
That's why we offer:

* Competitive compensation with shift differentials.
* Flexible scheduling options, including full-time, part-time, and per diem positions.
* Comprehensive benefits packages, encompassing medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plans.
* Professional development opportunities through ongoing training and advancement programs.
* A supportive and inclusive workplace culture where many of our team members share a deep personal connection to recovery.

**A former patient may not be hired at the same location where they were treated until a minimum of one year has elapsed since the completion of their treatment at that location. Former patients may be considered for employment at locations within RCA other than where they were treated within a year after treatment.

If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction, don't wait, call or text us now at 1-800-RECOVERY.

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