Registered Nurse

The Recovery Village; Wrightsville (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Job summary

The Recovery Village is seeking a Registered Nurse for our Wrightsville, PA location to support a behavioral health program within the Advanced Recovery Systems family. The RN will assess and document medical needs, coordinate with physicians, administer medications, educate patients, and participate in quality assurance activities.

Minimum 3 years of nursing experience and an active RN license are required; substance abuse experience is preferred and CPR/First Aid certification is required or

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years nursing experience.
• Valid Registered Nurse license issued by state of employment.
• Nursing degree from an accredited RN program (Associates in Nursing or BSN).
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent customer care skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• At least 2 years' experience in substance abuse/recovery program preferred.
• CPR/First Aid Certification required or obtained within state mandated time frame after first day of employment.

Responsibilities

• Meets with new clients and assists in completing the medical and health assessment/questionnaire.
• Coordinates with attending physicians to ensure admission orders are addressed and appropriate ancillary assessments and services are provided.
• Completes client treatment plan documentation including nursing assessments, transcription of MD and NP orders, medication administration, client progress, and health services documentation.
• Directs patient care and reports observed changes in mental status and/or physical condition, emergencies and safety risks.
• Provides ongoing patient education on detox, recovery, medications and health issues.
• Reconciles QA client medication sheets to ensure clients receive appropriate meds and oversees medication destruction.
• Reconciles pharmacy orders daily.
• Assists with development and implementation of quality assurance program and trains staff for infection control, nursing, pharmaceutical and laboratory services.
• Attends treatment planning conferences and professional staff meetings.
• Available for 24-hour coverage for consultation and emergencies.

Skills

Customer care

Communication skills

Independent worker

Education

RN license

Nursing degree (AS/BSN)

Job description

Promises/The Ranch PA is seeking Registered Nurse's for our Wrightsville, PA location.

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.

JOB SUMMARY

The Registered Nurse is responsible for meeting clients' basic medical needs under the direction and supervision of the Medical Director. Contributes toward the planning, delivery and evaluation of client care and treatment plan.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Meets with new clients and assists in completing the medical and health assessment/questionnaire.


• Coordinates with attending physicians to ensure all admission orders are addressed and appropriate ancillary assessments and services are provided.


• Completes client treatment plan documentation including nursing assessments, transcription of MD and NP phone orders, medication administration, client progress, inclusion of physical health services and other related issues.


• Directs patient care and reports observed changes in mental status and/or physical condition, response to emergencies and safety risks.


• Provides ongoing patient education on all aspects of detox, recovery, medications and other health issues.


• Reconciles QA client medication sheets to ensure clients are receiving appropriate meds and oversees proper medication destruction.


• Reconciles pharmacy orders daily.


• Assists with development and implementation of quality assurance program and trains staff for infection control, nursing, pharmaceutical, ancillary and laboratory services.


• Attends treatment planning conferences and professional staff meetings.


• Available for 24-hour coverage for consultation and emergencies.

• Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience.


• Valid Registered Nurse license issued by state of employment.


• Nursing degree from an accredited RN program, Associates in Nursing or Bachelor of Science in Nursing.


• Ability to work independently.


• Excellent customer care skills.


• Excellent communication skills.


• At least 2 years' experience in substance abuse/recovery program preferred.


• CPR/First Aid Certification is required for this position. If not CPR/First Aid certified at time of hire, certification must be obtained within the state mandated time frame after first day of employment.

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