Registered Nurse (RN) (Part Time, 11p-7a Sat/Sun)
Connections Health Solutions
Summary
The Registered Nurse (RN) provides nursing assessment, monitoring, and protocol-driven intervention for adults experiencing acute intoxication within a low-barrier sobering environment. The RN performs abbreviated nursing triage per standardized procedure, which assesses behavioral and physical health needs, and documents in accordance with harm-reduction and trauma-informed best practices. This role ensures safe oversight, supportive care, and protocol-guided referrals or transfers for individuals who may otherwise be transported to an emergency hospital or jail.
Job description
What You'll Do
The Registered Nurse (RN) provides nursing assessment, monitoring, and protocol-driven intervention for adults experiencing acute intoxication within a low-barrier sobering environment. The RN performs abbreviated nursing triage per standardized procedure, which assesses behavioral and physical health needs, and documents in accordance with harm-reduction and trauma-informed best practices. This role ensures safe oversight, supportive care, and protocol-guided referrals or transfers for individuals who may otherwise be transported to an emergency hospital or jail.
- Perform abbreviated nursing assessments, including vitals, impairment/intoxication levels, and withdrawal risk screening.
- Recognize signs of medical or psychiatric emergencies and initiate EMS or ED transfers when clinically indicated.
- Provide supportive care, including hydration, nutrition/snack support, wound care, and medication administration per standing orders for minor injuries or symptoms.
- Assess and monitor patients through the sobering process, noting changes in behavior, cognition, or level of consciousness.
- Offer education, motivational engagement, and compassionate communication regarding substance use, health risks, and harm-reduction strategies.
- Utilize trauma-informed and de-escalation approaches to respond to escalating behaviors.
- Conduct incident debriefs and complete required clinical documentation following escalations or emergency outcomes.
- Collaborate, as appropriate, with EMS, law enforcement, and emergency department teams as part of alternate destination protocols.
- Support center-wide safety and risk mitigation practices across the multidisciplinary team.
- Participate in required onboarding and ongoing clinical training; maintain competencies and attend required meetings.
- Perform all other duties as assigned within the scope of practice.
What You'll Bring
- Graduation from an accredited nursing program
- Unrestricted, active license as a Registered Professional Nurse through the California State Board of Nursing
- Basic computer literacy, including the ability to document in an electronic health record (EHR)
- Ability to obtain and accurately record vital signs
- Strong attention to detail and ability to complete documentation in a timely manner
- Ability to successfully complete Basic Life Support (BLS) certification during the first week of employment
- Must obtain Overdose Prevention and Narcan Administration training within 30 days of hire
- The Company has a mandatory vaccination policy. All successful applicants must be fully vaccinated, including showing proper documentation, or otherwise be exempt pursuant to the Company's exemption process prior to their start date as a condition of employment
Physical Requirements
- Safely perform physical interventions (e.g., standing, pivoting, reaching, kneeling, lowering to the floor, and supporting another person's weight)
- Lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 lbs. occasionally
- Tolerate prolonged walking, standing, and observation in a fast-paced environment
- Work with individuals who may exhibit agitation, aggression, or unpredictable behavior
It would be great if you had
- Three (3) years of experience in psychiatric, behavioral health, substance use treatment, detox, or related settings
- Previous experience in emergency room, crisis stabilization, or alternate destination models
- Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN)
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Experience working with individuals with addiction, medication-assisted treatment, and harm-reduction practices
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited nursing program
- Unrestricted, active license as a Registered Professional Nurse through the California State Board of Nursing
- Basic computer literacy, including the ability to document in an electronic health record (EHR)
- Ability to obtain and accurately record vital signs
- Strong attention to detail and ability to complete documentation in a timely manner
- Ability to successfully complete Basic Life Support (BLS) certification during the first week of employment
- Must obtain Overdose Prevention and Narcan Administration training within 30 days of hire
- Must be fully vaccinated per company policy or exempt
- Safely perform physical interventions
- Lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 lbs. occasionally
- Tolerate prolonged walking, standing, and observation in a fast-paced environment
- Work with individuals who may exhibit agitation, aggression, or unpredictable behavior
Benefits
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity
- Basic Life & AD&D
- Short & Long-Term Disability
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Health Savings Accounts
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) Matching
- Generous PTO
- 12 Company Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Shift Differentials
Company overview
Connections Health Solutions is a pioneering behavioral health crisis care provider that operates the two largest behavioral health crisis facilities in the United States. Founded in 2009 by emergency room psychiatrists Dr. Chris Carson and Dr. Robert Williamson, the company has developed a nationally recognized model for crisis stabilization and treatment. With headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona, Connections serves communities across multiple states including Arizona, Virginia, Washington, and Pennsylvania. The company's innovative approach emphasizes providing immediate care in the least restrictive setting, accepting all individuals regardless of insurance status through their "no wrong door" policy. Their comprehensive services include 23-hour stabilization units, crisis receiving centers, urgent care clinics, and mobile response teams, serving over 45,000 people annually. Connections' evidence-based model has been adopted by SAMHSA and the National Council for Mental Wellbeing as a national best practice, demonstrating significant reductions in hospital admissions and improved outcomes for individuals with mental health and substance use diagnoses.