Registered Nurse New

As a Registered Nurse (RN) Night shift, you'll be a part of our exciting mission of helping millions of people jumpstart their recovery. Your medical expertise will aid in patient recovery, as you support and implement effective techniques that will make a difference in the lives of patients, their families, and communities.

Schedule: 3x12 hr shifts, rotating weekends

If you're looking for a fulfilling, life-changing job, Recovery Centers of America is the right place for you. And you're the right candidate for us! Registered Nurses (RN) at Recovery Centers of America render professional nursing care to patients with behavioral healthcare needs and performs total patient care assigned, including administering prescribed medications. The RN works with clinical and case management staff to coordinate care and assist with treatment plans. Maintains patients' medical records on nursing observations. May assist physician during treatment and examination of patient.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing, or the equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Up to date and active registered nursing license in the state where this individual is delivering care.
• Current BLS certification preferred (or must complete during orientation period)
• 2 years of experience in behavioral healthcare, addiction services or five years of supervisory experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of health care, detoxification process, addiction, co-occurring disorders and DSM criteria and terminology preferred.

**A former patient may not be hired at the same location where they were treated until a minimum of one year has elapsed since the completion of their treatment at that location. Former patients may be considered for employment at locations within RCA other than where they were treated within a year after treatment.