Registered Nurse; RN

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We are searching for an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for a full‑time position. The individual will work under the direction of the Director of Nursing and Charge Nurses.

Schedule:

• Midshift 4p–12a

Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) matching
• Paid Time Off

Qualifications:

• Associate's in Nursing
• 1+ years of RN experience in a detox or similar treatment facility environment
• State RN license in good standing
• Current CPR certification
• Detox and Psychiatric Nursing experience required
• Experience administering medication orally, subcutaneously, and IM
• Ability to recognize signs and symptoms of withdrawal pain and of a critically dangerous medical emergency and respond appropriately
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to respond physically and calmly during a patient emergency
• Familiarity with ASAM criteria preferred
• Familiarity with JCAHO Standards of Care for Behavioral Health
• Electronic Health Record experience

Duties:

• Administer prescribed medications as per the medical team.
• Make independent decisions within the scope of RN license concerning patient care.
• Use sound judgment in informing the Chief Nursing Officer/Charge Nurse and Medical Director of all decisions and how they should be communicated.
• Monitor and record all aspects of patient care through the Electronic Health System, including nursing assessments at intake, shift assessments (CIWA, COWS), changes in patient condition, updates on progress, and discharge assessments.
• Follow Universal Infections Control Precautions using personal protective equipment.
• Reconcile medication at the end of each shift and maintain logs of controlled substances distribution in accordance with regulations.
• Ensure proper communication during shift change to maintain high standards of patient care.

At Amatus Health, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Amatus Health believes that diversity and inclusion among our team is critical to our success as a company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.