Recovery Nurse Navigator — Addiction Care Leader

Ascension Recovery Services; Williamson (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension Recovery Services is seeking an RN to provide clinical oversight and daily care coordination for individuals in substance use disorder treatment. The role requires nursing assessments, medication administration, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, evidence-based care.

Responsibilities include discharge planning, charting, and maintaining regulatory compliance within a residential/inpatient setting.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state of employment
• ADN or Diploma in Nursing is required
• Current CPR and First Aid certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire)

Responsibilities

• Serve as medical personnel on the treatment unit, supporting a safe and therapeutic milieu.
• Conduct nursing assessments, identify high-risk indicators, and document medical history and findings in a clinically relevant and compliant manner.
• Administer and manage medications during shift changes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Provide direct medical evaluation and intervention for patients as needed.
• Participate in the development and execution of medical discharge planning, beginning at the point of admission.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary treatment team to coordinate and contribute to comprehensive care planning.
• Act as a liaison between the facility and external hospitals/families for patients transferring to or from outside medical care.
• Complete individualized nursing care plans for all patient admissions.
• Make care decisions rooted in scientific principles, professional guidelines, and established protocols and evidence-based practices
• Accurately document patient interactions and services in accordance with facility policies and regulatory standards.
• Support ongoing program compliance with all nursing-related regulatory requirements.
• Maintain active licensure and required certifications; engage in supervision, training, and annual performance evaluations to ensure continued professional growth.
• Perform other related duties or special projects as assigned.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Medication administration

Care coordination

Discharge planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

ADN or Diploma in Nursing

BSN (preferred)

Tools

MARs documentation

Job description

Ascension Recovery Services is seeking an RN to provide clinical oversight and daily care coordination for individuals in substance use disorder treatment. The role requires nursing assessments, medication administration, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, evidence-based care.

Responsibilities include discharge planning, charting, and maintaining regulatory compliance within a residential/inpatient setting.