Discharge Registered Nurse - Addiction Rehab (Day Shift)

Wilmington Treatment Center; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Flexible spending accounts

Vision and dental coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Well-being programs

Job summary

Wilmington Treatment Center is seeking a full-time Discharge RN for day shifts (6:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.), with a 3-12 hour shift pattern and alternating weekend rotation.

The role focuses on coordinating patient discharge planning within a comprehensive addiction rehab setting, under Acadia Healthcare’s benefits program. The position requires RN licensure, graduation from an accredited nursing program, and at least one year of nursing experience, preferably in psychiatric or substance abuse care.

Qualifications

• Must graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Must possess a current RN license as required by the state of employment.
• One year of nursing experience; psychiatric/behavioral or substance abuse nursing experience a plus.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required.
• First aid may be required per state or facility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate care by assessing patients’ physical and behavioral health needs.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans.
• Maintain medical records and educate patients and families about conditions.
• Follow Nurse Practice Act regulations and facility policies.
• Ensure orders are legible and properly transcribed.
• Assess patient status regularly and document findings.
• Notify physicians of significant changes in status.
• Complete admission and discharge processing.
• Maintain professional boundaries and rapport with patients.
• Provide direction to unit activities and coordinate nursing tasks.
• Communicate professionally with patients and staff.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Care planning

Patient education

Professional boundaries

Education

RN license (state)

Accredited nursing program

Job description

Wilmington Treatment Center is seeking a full-time Discharge RN for day shifts (6:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.), with a 3-12 hour shift pattern and alternating weekend rotation.

The role focuses on coordinating patient discharge planning within a comprehensive addiction rehab setting, under Acadia Healthcare’s benefits program. The position requires RN licensure, graduation from an accredited nursing program, and at least one year of nursing experience, preferably in psychiatric or substance abuse care.