Registered Nurse (RN) PRN

American Addiction Centers•Aliso Viejo, CA

13d

About The Position

American Addiction Centers (AAC) is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing care to adults experiencing addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders. The role requires a thorough understanding of the facility’s treatment program and philosophy, admissions process and criteria, support and administrative services, and relevant medical aspects of alcoholism, drug abuse, and dual diagnosis. The nurse is a member of the treatment team and works under minimum supervision and consultation. This complex position coordinates unit operations, provides clinical direction, and guides assigned staff. The schedule is PRN night shifts from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. AAC describes its culture as progressive, collaborative, and supportive of work/life balance and education. Its mission is to provide quality, compassionate, and innovative care and to empower patients, families, and communities toward recovery and overall wellness. The position pays an estimated flat rate of $43.00–$55.00 per hour, excluding shift differentials; actual compensation depends on relevant skills, experience, education, and qualifications. AAC is an equal opportunity employer and states that reasonable accommodations will be provided as necessary to comply with state and federal disability discrimination laws.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN) or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN).
Current RN license in the state of operations.
CPR and First Aid certification.
Awareness of patient safety issues and ability to apply the facility’s basic safety principles.
Ability to read and interpret written information and write clearly and informatively, with attention to spelling and grammar.
Clear and persuasive verbal communication, active listening, ability to obtain clarification and respond to questions, group presentation skills, and participation in meetings.
Working knowledge of Google products, including Gmail, Google Sheets, and Google Docs.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of prolonged sitting at a desk and lifting up to 15 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of addiction and drug treatment.

Responsibilities

Contact the appropriate team member, such as the Medical Director, about non-life-threatening medical or medication issues; in life-threatening emergencies, staff may call 911.
Identify client care needs by establishing rapport with clients and others who can help understand those needs.
Provide emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to clients and families and promote a compassionate care environment.
Establish care goals and help clients understand their conditions, medications, and self-care requirements; answer their questions.
Maintain quality of care by following therapeutic standards, measuring outcomes against care goals and standards, recommending or making adjustments, and complying with applicable nursing and regulatory standards.
Resolve client problems and needs using multidisciplinary team strategies.
Maintain a safe and clean environment and follow infection-control, medication administration and storage, and controlled-substance policies and procedures.
Document patient care in client and department records and communicate actions, irregularities, and ongoing needs to maintain continuity among teams.
Protect confidential information and maintain client confidence.
Monitor nursing supply inventory and arrange for needed supplies.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge through educational workshops and professional publications.
Communicate with the health care team, respond to requests, build rapport, and participate in team problem-solving.
Follow incident-reporting policies and procedures for potential safety issues.
Delegate and coordinate assigned services appropriately; serve as a role model for nursing staff and model effective problem-solving for conflict.
Contribute input to performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, and follow-up on other issues; communicate staff performance information to the Director of Nursing.
Maintain effective working relationships with staff, management, and other health care team members; prioritize cross-department communication and collaborate on interventions as needed.
Use judgment and discretion when strict policy adherence could pose a risk to a patient, visitor, staff member, or facility.
Collaborate with the Director of Nursing to maintain adequate staffing for safe and appropriate care within budget guidelines.
Provide clinical direction to staff, evaluate nursing care on assigned shifts, and hold staff accountable for reduced-risk practices.
Coordinate observation and direction of patient lifts and mobilization, participating in patient handling as needed.
Coordinate the unit and direct staff, including scheduling, patient flow, unit operations, resource allocation, and supply management.
Participate in performance improvement data collection and analysis, reporting, and staff education.
Assist with essential training for new staff.
Coordinate with doctors and other nurses on individualized plans of care.
Perform other duties as needed.