Registered Nurse

The Recovery Village; Dickson (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Job summary

Promises/The Ranch TN in Dickson, TN is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our medical detoxification and residential program. This position supports one of the trusted behavioral health programs within the Advanced Recovery Systems family, partnering with a clinical team to deliver evidence-based care.

The RN provides professional, direct patient care, oversees medical orders, administers medications, documents observations, and maintains HIPAA and infection control standards.

Qualifications

• Current, valid RN license.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• 3–5 years of behavioral health or residential detox experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fulfillment of patient¿s medical orders, address patient medical concerns.
• Triage medical concerns, administer medications and injections as directed by physician.
• Monitors client self-administration of medication.
• Serve as first line in medical emergencies and work with the clinical team in psychiatric emergencies.
• Perform laboratory procedures from specimen collections, as authorized.
• Record patient observations and activities in records accurately and timely.
• Communicate with patients, physicians, nurses, and pharmacy staff.
• Oversee admission/discharge process, including pre-screening, data collection, possessions handling, and discharge paperwork.
• Provide assessments to medication sheets/files to ensure timely, appropriate medication and proper destruction.
• Follow HIPAA and patient information protection policies and procedures.
• Attend training on chemical dependency as required.
• Maintain infection control/employee health standards and current nursing knowledge.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of accredited RN program

Associates or Bachelor's degree, preferred

Job description

Promises/The Ranch TN is seeking Registered Nurses to join our team in Dickson, TN.

About Our Organization

This position supports one of the trusted behavioral health programs within the Advanced Recovery Systems family. Advanced Recovery Systems is the parent organization of Promises Behavioral Health, The Right Step, and The Ranch, bringing together established treatment brands with a shared commitment to expanding access to high-quality, evidence-based addiction and mental health care.

While you may work primarily with a specific facility or brand, you will be part of a larger, growing organization focused on improving patient outcomes, supporting our employees and strengthening the communities we serve.

Position Description:

The Registered Nurse provides professional, direct client care in a medical detoxification and residential program settings in accordance with established program procedures. This position provides, delegates, coordinates and evaluates patient care through the collaborative efforts of health team members and in accordance with the nursing process and standards of care and practice.

Primary Duties, Responsibilities, and Competencies

• Oversee fulfillment of patient's medical orders, address patient medical concerns.
• Triage medical concerns, administer medications and injections to patients as directed by directed physician.
• Monitors Client self-administration of medication.
• Serve as first line in any medical emergency and works with the clinical team in incidences of psychiatric emergencies.
• Perform laboratory procedures from specimen collections, as authorized.
• Record patient observations and activities in patient records accurately and timely in accordance with nursing standards and organizational policy and procedure.
• Communicate with patients, physicians, nurses, and pharmacy staff.
• Oversee all aspects of admission/discharge process, including:
• Pre-screen of new patients for appropriateness for admission.
• Obtain physical assessment data and health history.
• Inventory and caring for patients' personal possessions.
• Complete discharge paperwork.
• Provide quality assessments to client's medication sheets and files to determine if clients are receiving appropriate medication in a timely manner, including proper destruction of medication.
• Follow all policies and procedures with regard to patient information protection, including alcohol-drug patient confidentiality and HIPAA.
• Attend training on chemical dependency as required.
• Maintains and adheres to established infection control/employee health program.
• Maintain and demonstrates a current working knowledge of applicable clinical procedures and nursing care based on company policy and State and Federal guidelines.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with current clients, family members, referrals sources and vendors.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of accredited RN program, required.
• Associates or Bachelor's degree, preferred.

Certifications:

• Current, valid RN license.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.

Experience:

Minimum three to five (3-5) years of experience in behavioral health or residential detoxification program setting is preferred.

Benefits

Enjoy a range of benefits, including a 401(k) plan, paid time off, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, and so much more!