Recovery Centers of America
Position Overview
Registered nurses (RN) at Recovery Centers of America render professional nursing care to patients with behavioral healthcare needs and perform total patient care assigned, including administering prescribed medications. The RN works with clinical and case management staff to coordinate care and assist with treatment plans, maintains patients’ medical records on nursing observations, and may assist physicians during treatment and examination of patients. Salary: $42 - $47 per hour. Key Responsibilities
Conducts intake assessments through interviews with patients and relatives to gather case history, plans and provides nursing care for patients, makes nursing diagnoses of the medical status of patients and recommends treatment options. Consults with medical, clinical, and other behavioral health staff to design treatment plans. Administers medications and notes reactions, arranges further medical attention when necessary, assists clients in understanding mental health disorders and the need for treatment, maintains a safe environment for staff and patients, measures vital signs and ensures pain management. Documents all patient information on medical charts and follows physician orders, maintains confidentiality, accurate record‑keeping, and provides courteous, high‑quality service. Upholds professional ethics, communicates effectively, identifies problems, involves others for solutions, conducts appropriate analysis, and develops effective decisions. Collaborates with other health professionals. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in nursing or equivalent education and experience, up‑to‑date and active registered nursing license in the state where care is delivered, current BLS certification preferred (or must be completed during orientation). Two years of experience in behavioral health, addiction services or five years of supervisory experience preferred. Knowledge of healthcare, detoxification, addiction, co‑occurring disorders, DSM criteria, medication safety, suicide risk assessment, CLIA waived testing, CARN certification, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and facility proprietary systems. Excellent verbal, non‑verbal, and written communication skills, patient‑centered care, and ability to work long hours, weekends, holidays, and nights. WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job operates in a professional environment, routinely using standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. The noise level is usually moderate. Nurses may need to work long hours, including weekends, holidays, and nights. PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Heavy lifting up to 50 lbs. intermittently, carrying up to 45 lbs., repeated bending and pulling up to 45 lbs., kneeling occasionally, using both arms and hands, overhead work intermittently, prolonged walking (up to 4 hours/day), standing (up to 4 hours/day), sitting (up to 2 hours/day), correct visual and hearing requirements, emotional and mental stability, emergency response, and ability to administer CPR for at least 2 consecutive minutes. TRAVEL
Travel is primarily local during the business day; occasional out‑of‑area and overnight travel may be expected. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full‑time Job function
Health Care Provider Hospitals and Health Care
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Registered nurses (RN) at Recovery Centers of America render professional nursing care to patients with behavioral healthcare needs and perform total patient care assigned, including administering prescribed medications. The RN works with clinical and case management staff to coordinate care and assist with treatment plans, maintains patients’ medical records on nursing observations, and may assist physicians during treatment and examination of patients. Salary: $42 - $47 per hour. Key Responsibilities
Conducts intake assessments through interviews with patients and relatives to gather case history, plans and provides nursing care for patients, makes nursing diagnoses of the medical status of patients and recommends treatment options. Consults with medical, clinical, and other behavioral health staff to design treatment plans. Administers medications and notes reactions, arranges further medical attention when necessary, assists clients in understanding mental health disorders and the need for treatment, maintains a safe environment for staff and patients, measures vital signs and ensures pain management. Documents all patient information on medical charts and follows physician orders, maintains confidentiality, accurate record‑keeping, and provides courteous, high‑quality service. Upholds professional ethics, communicates effectively, identifies problems, involves others for solutions, conducts appropriate analysis, and develops effective decisions. Collaborates with other health professionals. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in nursing or equivalent education and experience, up‑to‑date and active registered nursing license in the state where care is delivered, current BLS certification preferred (or must be completed during orientation). Two years of experience in behavioral health, addiction services or five years of supervisory experience preferred. Knowledge of healthcare, detoxification, addiction, co‑occurring disorders, DSM criteria, medication safety, suicide risk assessment, CLIA waived testing, CARN certification, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and facility proprietary systems. Excellent verbal, non‑verbal, and written communication skills, patient‑centered care, and ability to work long hours, weekends, holidays, and nights. WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job operates in a professional environment, routinely using standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. The noise level is usually moderate. Nurses may need to work long hours, including weekends, holidays, and nights. PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Heavy lifting up to 50 lbs. intermittently, carrying up to 45 lbs., repeated bending and pulling up to 45 lbs., kneeling occasionally, using both arms and hands, overhead work intermittently, prolonged walking (up to 4 hours/day), standing (up to 4 hours/day), sitting (up to 2 hours/day), correct visual and hearing requirements, emotional and mental stability, emergency response, and ability to administer CPR for at least 2 consecutive minutes. TRAVEL
Travel is primarily local during the business day; occasional out‑of‑area and overnight travel may be expected. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full‑time Job function
Health Care Provider Hospitals and Health Care
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