Registered Nurse - Addictions Services (2nd/3rd Shifts)

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing, coordinating, and managing patient care in accordance with applicable state and federal laws, regulations, professional nursing standards, and the RN's scope of practice. Under the direction and delegation of the NP or MD, the RN supports the delivery of safe, effective, and patient-centered medical services while promoting recovery, wellness, and continuity of care.

What You'll Do

Deliver Compassionate, Patient-Centered Care

• Build trusting, professional relationships with prospective and current patients to support engagement in treatment and recovery.
• Assess patient needs through medical history reviews, interviews, observations, and appropriate nursing assessments.
• Triage medical concerns accurately and promptly, identifying needs that require further evaluation or intervention.
• Assist with components of physical examinations as ordered by the NP or MD.
• Monitor vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respirations, as directed.
• Recognize changes in patient condition and communicate concerns to the appropriate medical provider.

Support Medication Safety and Treatment Success

• Administer medications safely and accurately in accordance with provider orders, established protocols, and applicable regulations.
• Monitor and evaluate patient responses to medications, including side effects, involuntary movements, and adherence to prescribed treatment.
• Maintain accurate medication administration records, complete medication audits, and coordinate prescriptions with external pharmacies.
• Promote medication safety through proper medication storage, documentation, inventory management, and compliance with controlled substance regulations.
• Reinforce prescribed treatment plans and help patients understand their medications and the role they play in recovery.

Collaborate to Improve Patient Outcomes

• Work closely with the NP or MD, nursing staff, medical assistants, and other members of the multidisciplinary team to coordinate patient care.
• Support the development of individualized care solutions that promote patient health, comfort, and safety.
• Coordinate referrals and assist with transitions between healthcare settings, including admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Communicate relevant patient information to the care team to promote continuity of care and informed clinical decision-making.
• Provide direction, delegation, and oversight to LPNs and Medical Assistants within established policies, applicable standards, and each team member's scope of practice.

Educate, Empower, and Advocate for Patients

• Help patients take an active role in their health by establishing meaningful care goals and encouraging independence.
• Educate patients and, when appropriate, their families and support systems about medical conditions, medications, preventive care, and self-management strategies.
• Explain individualized treatment plans, diagnoses, laboratory and test results, and prescribed therapies within the RN's scope of practice.
• Advocate for patients' needs, preferences, dignity, and access to appropriate care.
• Promote a respectful, supportive environment that recognizes each patient's unique experiences and recovery goals.

Maintain Quality, Safety, and Compliance

• Uphold nursing standards, professional ethics, clinical boundaries, and confidentiality requirements.
• Follow infection prevention and control procedures, medication administration protocols, and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and timely documentation in patient charts, departmental records, and the electronic health record (EHR).
• Help ensure medical records and clinical practices meet organizational, regulatory, and professional standards.
• Monitor medical supplies and medication inventory to support safe, efficient, and uninterrupted patient care.
• Follow agency policies, procedures, clinical guidelines, and applicable standards established by the Ohio Board of Nursing and other governing authorities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring to the Team

We're looking for a nurse who combines strong clinical judgment with compassion, professionalism, and a genuine commitment to supporting individuals affected by substance use disorders.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and patient service skills, with a respectful, nonjudgmental approach to care.
• Compassion, empathy, and the ability to establish appropriate therapeutic relationships.
• Strong clinical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Basic computer and mathematical skills.
• Familiarity with electronic health records and medical charting systems.
• Proficiency in using medical instruments and clinical equipment.
• Commitment to professional boundaries, patient confidentiality, and ethical nursing practice.
• Ability to anticipate needs, solve problems, and respond appropriately to changing patient conditions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Minimum of two years of nursing experience.
• Current, active Registered Nurse license in the State of Ohio.
• Valid driver's license and current automobile insurance.

Essential Functions and Physical Demands

The position requires the ability to perform essential nursing and patient care responsibilities in a clinical setting and travel as needed for assigned job duties.

• Frequent standing and walking.
• Infrequent sitting.
• Driving as required by assigned job duties.
• Frequent to constant reaching, bending, and handling.
• Infrequent balancing, stooping, kneeling, or crouching.
• Rare lifting, climbing, or crawling.
• Frequent to constant talking.
• Frequent near- and midrange visual acuity and visual accommodation.
• Occasional far visual acuity, depth perception, and field-of-vision demands.
• Infrequent use of color vision.
• Rare tasting or smelling.

Schedule

2nd Shift: Approx. 3:00pm - 11:00pm; 3rd Shift: Approx. 11:00pm - 7:00am