RN

Ascension Recovery Services•Morgantown, WV

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Registered Nurse (RN) at Wise Path Recovery Centers in Westover, WV. This is a Full-Time position with 12-Hour Shifts, offering both Day and Night Shift opportunities. Wise Path Recovery Centers provides compassionate, evidence-based treatment for individuals experiencing substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Our nurses are essential to this mission, working alongside a multidisciplinary team that prioritizes dignity, compassion, and respect while delivering safe, high-quality clinical care. This role is ideal for nurses seeking to build meaningful relationships with patients and witness the impact of their work. Nursing in behavioral health offers the chance to use clinical skills while developing relationships during a critical point in a patient's recovery journey. Wise Path Recovery Centers offers a mission-driven work environment, collaborative teams, supportive leadership, and opportunities for growth within behavioral health and addiction medicine.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in West Virginia or applicable multistate privilege.
Current CPR/BLS certification or ability to obtain within the required timeframe.
Ability to successfully complete required pre-employment screenings.
Strong clinical assessment, communication, and documentation skills.
Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team.
Willingness and ability to complete required training and become an Approved Medication Assistive Personnel (AMAP) instructor/trainer, as applicable to the role and West Virginia requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience in behavioral health, substance use disorder treatment, detoxification, residential treatment, psychiatric nursing, or a related healthcare environment.
Experience with withdrawal-management protocols.
Experience with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT).
Familiarity with trauma-informed and recovery-oriented care.

Responsibilities

Conduct nursing assessments and monitor patients throughout treatment.
Administer medications safely and accurately in accordance with provider orders and facility protocols.
Monitor patients experiencing withdrawal and identify changes in medical or behavioral condition.
Obtain and document vital signs and other clinical observations.
Communicate changes in patient condition promptly to the appropriate medical provider.
Support medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and withdrawal-management protocols as ordered.
Provide patient education regarding medications, treatment, recovery, and overall wellness.
Respond appropriately to medical and behavioral emergencies.
Maintain accurate, complete, and timely documentation in the electronic health record.
Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team communication and care coordination.
Collaborate with Nurse Practitioners, physicians, behavioral health technicians, therapists, and other members of the treatment team.
Maintain medication security and follow medication administration and controlled-substance procedures.
Follow infection prevention, patient safety, emergency response, and facility protocols.
Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and organizational requirements.
Support Joint Commission, state licensing, and other applicable regulatory and accreditation standards.
Support the facility's medication administration program and medication safety practices.
Complete required qualifications to support AMAP training and competency validation for eligible team members.
Provide education, coaching, and oversight to staff regarding medication administration practices within their authorized scope.
Assist leadership with maintaining AMAP training, competency, and compliance requirements.