Full Time Overnight RN

Britelife Recovery • Hanover, PA

392d

About The Position

The Nurse position at BriteLife Recovery focuses on creating a safe and therapeutic environment for clients dealing with substance use and co-occurring disorders. This role allows nurses to maintain therapeutic relationships with patients without the chaos of traditional hospital settings, as clients perform their own activities of daily living (ADLs). The position emphasizes collaboration, empathy, and a commitment to quality care in a supportive work environment.

Requirements

• Current LPN or RN license in good standing in Pennsylvania
• Experience with documentation and data entry within an EHR
• Experience working with alcohol or substance use treatment preferred
• Demonstrated computer proficiency
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally
• Demonstrated customer service skills and ability to interact with staff and clients in a professional manner
• Ability to assess needs and deliver nursing services to individuals detoxifying from substance use
• Ability to screen for psychoactive substance toxicity, intoxication, and withdrawal symptoms
• Ability to screen for danger to self or others
• Ability to analyze and interpret data to determine nursing recommendations and priorities
• Demonstrated adherence to acceptable ethical and behavioral standards of conduct
• Participation in continuing Professional Development
• Understanding of the benefits and limitations of toxicology testing procedures
• Knowledge of strategies for treating alcohol, cocaine, and other drug use
• Knowledge of medication-assisted therapy
• Ability to provide education and information to individuals and groups concerning their substance use
• Demonstrated knowledge of accepted principles of client record management

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a behavioral health setting
• Certification in substance use treatment

Responsibilities

• Assist clinical team with the Admissions process
• Administer medications, treatments, and procedures according to standard nursing practices and applicable facility policies
• Carry out a plan of care and medication orders from Physicians and Nurse Practitioners
• Educate clients regarding potential side effects of medications and observe for side effects
• Monitor clients for substance misuse related withdrawal symptoms
• Maintain electronic health records (EHR)
• Provide crisis management, often involving intoxicated clients
• Promote BriteLife Recovery positively to prospective clients and employees
• Maintain resident's confidentiality and privacy
• Assure quality of care by adhering to DDAP standards of practice and facility standards of care
• Assist with solving resident's problems by working with the interdisciplinary team

Benefits

• Fully sponsored Health plan through APA with Cigna Network
• Access to dental/vision insurance, accident insurance, short-term disability insurance, critical illness insurance, cancer insurance, and life insurance
• 40 hours of sick time and 80 hours of vacation annually
• 8 paid holidays for salaried employees; time and a half for hourly workers on holidays worked
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for emotional and work-life counseling
• Shift differential program for additional compensation
• Solid staff development program
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Supportive work environment that encourages collaboration and creativity
• Career growth opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree