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

Talbert House•Cincinnati, OH

21d•$30 - $34

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides, coordinates, and manages patient care for individuals receiving treatment for substance use disorders. The RN works under the direction and delegation of a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Medical Doctor (MD), supporting safe, effective, patient-centered medical services while promoting recovery, wellness, and continuity of care. The role involves collaborating with nursing staff, medical assistants, and a multidisciplinary care team to assess patient needs, administer and monitor medications, coordinate care, and educate and advocate for patients. The RN also provides direction and oversight to LPNs and Medical Assistants within applicable policies and scopes of practice. The position follows 2nd shift hours of approximately 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. or 3rd shift hours of approximately 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. It requires performing nursing and patient-care responsibilities in a clinical setting and driving as needed for assigned duties. The posting specifies an associate degree in nursing and at least two years of nursing experience; a BSN is preferred. Applicants must have an active Ohio RN license, a valid driver's license, and current automobile insurance.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
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.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and patient-service skills and a respectful, nonjudgmental approach to care.
Compassion, empathy, and ability to establish appropriate therapeutic relationships.
Strong clinical aptitude and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, including prioritizing and managing 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.
Ability to perform essential nursing and patient-care responsibilities in a clinical setting and travel as needed for assigned duties.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

Build trusting, professional relationships with prospective and current patients to support treatment engagement and recovery.
Assess patient needs using medical history reviews, interviews, observations, and appropriate nursing assessments.
Triage medical concerns and identify needs requiring further evaluation or intervention.
Assist with portions of physical examinations as ordered by the NP or MD.
Monitor vital signs as directed and communicate changes in patient condition to the appropriate provider.
Administer medications safely and accurately according to provider orders, protocols, and regulations.
Monitor and evaluate medication responses, including side effects, involuntary movements, and adherence.
Maintain medication administration records, complete medication audits, and coordinate prescriptions with external pharmacies.
Promote medication safety through appropriate storage, documentation, inventory management, and controlled-substance compliance.
Reinforce treatment plans and help patients understand their medications and their role in recovery.
Coordinate patient care with the NP or MD, nursing staff, medical assistants, and multidisciplinary team members.
Support individualized care solutions that promote patient health, comfort, and safety.
Coordinate referrals and transitions between healthcare settings, including admissions, transfers, and discharges.
Communicate relevant patient information to support continuity of care and clinical decision-making.
Provide direction, delegation, and oversight to LPNs and Medical Assistants within applicable policies, standards, and scopes of practice.
Help patients establish meaningful care goals, participate in their health, and develop independence.
Educate patients and, when appropriate, families and support systems about conditions, medications, preventive care, and self-management.
Explain treatment plans, diagnoses, laboratory and test results, and prescribed therapies within the RN's scope of practice.
Advocate for patient needs, preferences, dignity, and access to appropriate care.
Maintain professional nursing standards, ethics, clinical boundaries, and confidentiality.
Follow infection-control procedures, medication protocols, and applicable state and federal regulations.
Maintain complete, accurate, and timely documentation in patient charts, departmental records, and the EHR.
Help ensure records and clinical practices meet organizational, regulatory, and professional standards.
Monitor medical supplies and medication inventory.
Follow agency policies, procedures, clinical guidelines, and standards established by the Ohio Board of Nursing and other governing authorities.
Perform other duties as assigned.