Registered Nurse – Women’s & Children’s Residential Services

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Care, Inc. (formerly GCASA, Inc.)

Recruitment began on July 17, 2025

and the job listing Expires on January 17, 2026

REGISTERED NURSE – Women’s & Children’s Residential Services

Day, Night, Overnight, Weekends. The Nurse is responsible for all Nursing related services for each patient and for linking patients to the physicians and to outside medical resources. He/She participates in the Interdisciplinary Team Meetings when necessary to inform the clinical team about medical issues and is available for emergency medical situations. The Nurse is responsible to provide medical & history screens, providing routine nursing care and overseeing the medical and psychiatric management of the patient in coordination with the attending physician.

He/she is also a member of the Treatment Team and provide input into the development of the Master Treatment Plan. Completes the following documentation within 24 hours of the patient’s admission to the program: a) Admission Note, b) Nursing Assessment, c) Pre-Screen Testing, d) HRS Consent Form, e) Patient Health Examination, transcribes Physician’s Orders and implement all Medical Protocols as ordered, administers medications and monitor detoxification process, confers with and assist the Medical Director and the PA/NP, make appropriate referrals using referral forms, conducts Nursing Assessments and monitoring of detoxification patients, handles the medication management;

trains staff on medication dispensing, ensures Universal Precautions of the unit, observe and assess patients for clinical signs and symptoms and follow prescribed course of treatment, determines and implements specific detoxification protocols as designated by the Medical Director, ensures patient confidentiality in compliance with 42

CFR, Part 2, attends and participate in all “in-service” functions, Assists with emergency situations and make immediate referrals, provides documentation which reflects services for each patient in accordance with licensure standards, maintains the Confidential nature of all patients and facility activities, maintains required Training & Continuing Education, maintains Standards of Ethical Conduct, complies with all the company’s Policies and Procedures, performs any other task outlined in accordance with State Licensing Standards, meets with patients requesting to see the doctor to determine the urgency of their medical needs and expedite treatment as required, effectively communicates concerns about patient health to the Medical Director and follows up as necessary, under the supervision of the Medical Director, assists in educating patients about health problems and medical care.

facilitates medication education for new patients and for all other patients starting new medications, assists the treatment team in incorporating medical issues into treatment planning, takes verbal orders from the Medical Director, documents them in the patient record and carries them out accurately and professionally, provides routine nursing care under the supervision of the Medical Director, participate in regular meetings with Clinical Director to discuss specific patient problems, facilitate Medical Groups as directed by Clinical Director/ Nurse Manager, participate in regular department meetings and staff meetings.

EDUCATION: A minimum of graduated from a Community College with Registered Nursing Degree.
EXPERIENCE: A minimum of 1-year experience in a chemical dependency/psychiatric setting, preferably in a detox unit and/or inpatient, partial hospitalization and/or outpatient setting required.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: Licensed to practice nursing in the appropriate state maintains current licensure per state requirements. Maintains current BLS. Preferred knowledge of addictions and mental health complications. Knowledge and competency in problem solving, stress management, ethics and team building. Knowledge of alcohol and other drugs that includes:
Alcohol and addictive drugs and their physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual impact on the individual. Alcohol and addictive drugs and their impact on the family. Ability to…