Registered Nurse

In 2013, Recovery Centers of America (RCA) announced a goal: Save one million lives from the disease of addiction. We're working fast and hard to fulfill that promise, with over 14 facilities that offer evidence-based inpatient, outpatient, and medication-assisted treatment 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Our curriculum, resources, and evidence-based care were created to help patients not just achieve recovery, but maintain it for life. All of our services and treatment are delivered by clinical expertise - that's where you come in.

As a Registered Nurse (RN), you'll be a part of our exciting mission of helping millions of people jumpstart their recovery. Your medical expertise will aid in patient recovery, as you support and implement effective techniques that will make a difference in the lives of patients, their families, and communities.

Position Overview:

Registered Nurses (RN) at Recovery Centers of America render professional nursing care to patients with behavioral healthcare needs and performs 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. May assist physician during treatment and examination of patient.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing, or the equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Up to date and active registered nursing license in the state where this individual is delivering care.
• Current BLS certification preferred (or must complete during orientation period)
• 2 years of experience in behavioral healthcare, addiction services or five years of supervisory experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of health care, detoxification process, addiction, co-occurring disorders and DSM criteria and terminology preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret written information; write clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar.
• Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; and participates in meetings.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; thorough knowledge of facility proprietary systems preferred.
• CARN certification preferred.
• Competency in performing CLIA waived testing.
• Proficiency in screening/assessing for suicide ideation and aggression.
• Ability to safely administer medications.