Medical Detox Nurse

Community and Family Resources; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to making a difference in the lives of individuals facing substance use disorders. This role offers the opportunity to work in a Medically Monitored Detox Unit, where you will provide essential nursing care and collaborate with an integrated care team. With a focus on quality care and patient autonomy, you will play a vital role in the recovery process of clients. Enjoy a supportive work environment with generous benefits, including health and dental insurance, retirement options, and ample paid time off. If you are passionate about helping others and want to make a real impact, this position is for you.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

IPERS retirement benefit

Optional 401K

Employee Assistance Program

Generous PTO

Paid trainings and CEU opportunities

Public Student Loan Forgiveness employer

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Must have an active RN or LPN license in Iowa.
• Experience in substance use treatment services is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessment and care plans for clients.
• Collaborate closely with medical providers for high quality care.

Skills

Nursing Autonomy

Substance Use Treatment

Patient Assessment

Care Planning

Collaboration with Medical Providers

Education

Registered Nurse (RN)

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job description

$5,000 sign on bonus included! Are you interested in a position that offers nursing autonomy? Are you interested in having direct impact on quality care and making active decisions for your patients? Do you want to make an impact in the lives of those suffering from substance use disorders and have a direct impact on our community? If all of those are a "yes", then this position is for you! Community and Family Resources is seeking a Nurse to provide medical care for clients in our Medically Monitored Detox Unit in Iowa City. This detox unit is located in a Community Access Center called the GuideLink Center.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide Comprehensive Assessment and Care Plan delivery for clients following physician and standing orders.
• Be an active member of the integrated care team.
• Active participation for individualized discharge planning for each client.
• Close collaboration with medical providers for each client to ensure high quality care.

Education and Experience Qualifications:

• Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with an active license in Iowa.
• Experience in substance use treatment services is preferred.

Schedule:

• Type: Full Time
• Hours: 3 12-hour shifts each week, day shift (6a-6p) or night shift (6p-6a) available

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• IPERS retirement benefit
• Optional 401K
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous PTO (20 days accrued in your first year)
• 9 paid holidays
• Paid trainings and CEU opportunities
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness employer
• Tuition reimbursement
• Various discounts including tuition fees at partner schools, travel, cell phone plans, and more!

Application Process:

Candidates interested in applying should submit an application and resume. Candidates will be required to complete a background check, drug screen, and TB test prior to starting employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Community and Family Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employers and prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this job description are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable person(s) with disabilities to perform the essential functions.