RN Per Diem Day Shift--Detox and Residential Nurse I

Renew360°•Toms River, NJ

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse works in Renew360°’s medically managed detoxification or residential unit as part of a team of RNs, LPNs, detox counselors, and physicians. The role gathers and documents objective and subjective patient information, establishes nursing diagnoses to guide care planning, provides direct care, and ensures nursing orders are implemented safely. The nurse may be designated Charge Nurse and supervise LPN staff. This is an onsite, per diem position at a detoxification and residential substance use disorder treatment facility in Toms River, New Jersey. The role requires experience with mental illness, substance use disorders, or community health. Applicants in recovery from substance use disorder must have two years of continuous recovery.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Nursing.
Current RN license.
Driver’s license; must be able to drive as part of job duties.
BLS certification.
Experience with mental illness, substance use disorders, or community health.
If in recovery from substance use disorder, two years of continuous recovery.
Knowledge of addiction treatment, withdrawal management, and vital-sign monitoring.
Strong client engagement and motivational skills.
Ability to maintain a clean and safe environment in compliance with NJ OSHA and nursing standards.
Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and work independently and as part of a team.
Proficiency with MS Office 365, EHR systems, and virtual meeting platforms.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
Strong attention to detail, follow-through, and critical-thinking skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
Conflict-resolution and de-escalation skills.
Cultural competence and respect for diverse settings.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care to medical detox and residential treatment patients and promote patient safety in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Maintain patient confidentiality and professional boundaries.
Answer phones and assist with light housekeeping as needed.
Collect vital signs, assess changes in patient condition, and notify the prescriber of abnormalities or changes in medical status.
Administer medications, including PRN medications, according to orders; monitor effects and document medication administration and efficacy in the EMAR.
Complete nursing admission assessments, patient searches, admission orders, and medication reconciliation.
Prepare lists of patients needing medical follow-up and phlebotomy appointments.
Coordinate referrals to contracted psychiatrists for dual-diagnosis clients.
Facilitate assigned health education groups and document attendance and participation.
Complete shift charting, including medication compliance, program participation, patient concerns, nutritional intake, and vital signs.
Perform wound care, venipuncture, and diabetic testing as needed.
Inspect AEDs, emergency kits, oxygen tanks, and diabetic equipment nightly and document inspections; complete refrigerator logs daily.
Conduct and document patient safety rounds according to protocol.
Arrange patient transfers to the designated emergency room when needed.
Assist clients with learning and performing wellness and self-care tasks.
Schedule required off-site medical or dental appointments when indicated.
Use motivational interviewing and active listening to support recovery.
Adhere to therapeutic standards and evaluate health outcomes to support quality care.
Provide recovery education and medical training as directed.
Maintain a safe, clean environment in compliance with NJ OSHA, Renew360 policies and procedures, NJ administrative rules, and nursing scope of practice.
Follow state board of nursing regulations, OARs, and Renew360 standards of care.
Prepare patient discharge instructions and medications.
Complete shift reports for the DON, ADON, physicians, APNs, and Executive Director, and provide verbal handoff to incoming staff.
Supervise LPN nursing staff when assigned and perform other duties as assigned.
Support Renew360’s mission, values, inclusion efforts, and organizational goals; follow organizational policies and confidentiality requirements.
Attend required meetings and training, maintain current certifications and licenses, and work independently and collaboratively.