Registered Nurse (RN) Opportunity
Recovery Centers of America at Light House is currently looking for night shift RN's to join the team. Full-time and Per-Diem opportunities available.
Newly increased rates!
12 hour shifts
Full-Time Schedule: Night shift 7:00pm-7:00am
Per-Diem: 7:00pm-7:00am
Position Overview
Registered Nurses render professional nursing care to patients with behavioral healthcare needs. Performs total patient care assigned. Works with clinical and case management staff to coordinate care and assist with treatment plans. Administers prescribed medications. Maintains patients' medical records on nursing observations. May assist physician during treatment and examination of patient.
As a Registered Nurse, you will…
- Conduct intake assessments through interviews with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Plan and provides nursing care for patients.
- Make nursing diagnosis of the medical status of patients and recommends treatment options.
- Consult with medical and other behavioral healthcare staff in designing appropriate treatment plans for clients.
- Administer and notes reactions to psychotropic drugs and other medications.
- Arrange further medical attention when necessary.
Job Requirements
- Current RN license in the state of New Jersey (or the ability to get licensed)
- Previous experience working in behavioral health or addiction is preferred, but not required
- Ability to read and interpret written information; write clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar.
- Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; and participates in meetings.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; thorough knowledge of facility proprietary systems.
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.
About Us
Drug addiction treatment works and substance abuse recovery is possible. The tens of thousands of happy, healthy individuals who began their journeys at Recovery Centers of America are the living proof.
In 2013, Recovery Centers of America (RCA) announced a goal: Save one million lives from the disease of addiction. We're working fast and hard to fulfill that promise, with over 11 facilities that offer evidence-based inpatient, outpatient, and medication-assisted treatment 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
As a Registered Nurse 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 which will make a difference in the lives of patients, their families, and communities.
RCA is proud to partner with the Daisy Foundation to honor compassionate care of our extraordinary nurses.
Job Types: Full-time, Per diem
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Addiction Medicine
- Psychiatry
Physical setting:
Standard shift:
Supplemental pay types:
Weekly schedule:
Experience:
- Behavioral health: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Work Location: In person