Registered Nurse (RN), Addictions: Recovery & Wellness

VHC Health; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement benefits

Job summary

VHC Health in Arlington, VA is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Addictions: Recovery & Wellness unit. This 17-bed inpatient unit provides medical detox and rehab services with a focus on dual diagnosis and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

You will deliver direct nursing care, supervise staff, and coordinate with physicians, psychiatrists, nurses, techs, counseling, and case management to support patients through detox and recovery. Virginia licensure and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Nursing required.
• One year of Nursing/Patient Care in an acute care setting is required.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Virginia Department of Health Professions required or Compact State Licensure in Nursing required.
• BLS certification required.
• ACLS, PALS, NRP or alternative specialty certifications may be required depending on unit.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect total nursing care for assigned patients.
• Supervise assigned personnel.
• Maintain knowledge of department and hospital policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with physicians, psychiatrists, nurses, techs, counseling, and case management to support patient care.

Skills

Nursing Care

Patient Assessment

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Nursing

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

Position Title

Registered Nurse (RN), Addictions: Recovery & Wellness

Job Description Summary

Assist patients in getting their lives back in the VHC Recovery and Wellness Department! This 17-bed inpatient unit hosts 9 single private rooms and 4 semi private rooms. Patients in this unit are ages 18+, voluntary admitted, are able to independently perform self-care/ADLs at baseline, participate in programs and comply with unit rules and expectations. Care consists of a full medical detox (5-7 days) and/or substance abuse rehabilitation (up to 37 days.) Acuity can change quickly and this team recognizes the importance of dual diagnosis and its role in successful outcomes for the patient. Collaboration is key to treatment so you can expect to work with physicians, psychiatrists, nurses, techs, counseling, and case management.

The Recovery & Wellness department is ranked in the top 5 units hospital-wide for RN-RN teamwork and job role satisfaction. While consistently meeting hospital-based standards of care and state mandated healthcare regulations, the Recovery & Wellness team has also maintained JCAHO accreditation. In this department, you will develop therapeutic communication skills with your patients as they go through the detox experience and learn the disease of addiction. You will gain expertise regarding the effects of substance abuse on the brain and every system of the body. In this unit, you will witness patients transform their lives through sobriety. At VHC we treat the individual however, at the same time we indirectly treat families and communities.

Located in Arlington, Virginia, VHC Health is a 548-bed, independent, not-for-profit health system and nationally recognized teaching hospital. We have proudly served the Washington, DC metropolitan community for more than 75 years. Consistently ranked among the top hospitals in Virginia and the region, VHC Health has earned recognition as a 2025 Forbes Best-In-State Employer and a 2025 Newsweek World’s Best Hospital. We also hold the prestigious Magnet® designation for nursing excellence. As a Level II Trauma Center, we are committed to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care when it matters most.

Job Description

Purpose & Scope

Across all levels, the registered professional nurse is responsible for the direct and indirect total nursing care of their assigned patients. The RN is also responsible for the supervision of assigned personnel. The position requires knowledge of both department and hospital policies and procedures relevant to the delivery of nursing care. Interpretive skills, frequent interactive and consultative associations, along with management and supervisory skills are inherent in the position. The ability to retrieve, communicate or otherwise present information in a written, auditory or visual fashion is essential. The primary method to express or exchange ideas is through the spoken word. Written, telephone, and manual dexterity skills are required for this position.

Education

Bachelor's in Nursing Required

Experience

One year of Nursing/Patient Care in an acute care setting is required

Certification/Licensure

Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Virginia Department of Health Professions required or,

Compact State Licensure in Nursing required

BLS certification required

Registered Nurses on designated units are required to maintain certain certifications. New to practice area nurses or new graduates have 1 year to complete the specialty requirements below.

• ACLS: ED, ICU, CVICU, Cardiac Cath Lab, Cardiopulmonary Rehab, Bronch Suite, Interventional Radiology, Radiology Safety Nurses, Step down Units (3A, 3B, 3B, 4B), 6A, 6B, 7A, Labor and Delivery, Hemodialysis, Respiratory Therapy, Float pool, GI Unit, and PACU
• PALS: PACU: Pediatric Nurses, ED
• NRP: NICU, Mother Baby, Labor and Delivery
• De‑scalation training: BHU, ED

Per policy ACLS or PALS cards stand as showing competence in BLS Skills per American Heart Association Guidelines. If an employee holds current ACLS or PALS certification, this meets the requirement for BLS in their job description. They do not need to also carry a separate BLS certification.

Additional Job Description

At VHC Health, every role contributes to exceptional care, better outcomes, and stronger communities.In addition to your base compensation, VHC Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements), as well asadditionalwellness and retirement benefits designed to support our employees and their families.VHC Health is committed to wage transparency andequitablepay practices. The compensation offered for this position—whether expressed as an annual salary or hourly rate isdeterminedbased on a variety of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, relevant training and experience, skill level, shift differentials (where applicable), internal equity, and current market conditions.The posted hiring range reflects the range VHC Health, in good faith, believes isappropriate forthis role at the time of posting. This range may be adjusted in the future based on business needs or market changes. Noportionof compensation is considered earned until it is vested and determinedin accordance withthe terms of applicable policies and benefit plans. The availability and amount of any bonuses, incentives, or other benefits are subject to the terms of those plans and may bemodifiedat the sole discretion of VHC Health,in accordance withapplicable law.VHC Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy‑related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.VHC Health maintains a drug‑free workplace. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited at all VHC Health locations.