Registered Nurse - Nights

Valley Hope • Atchison, KS

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Valley Hope of Atchison is hiring a Registered Nurse to provide medical care to patients receiving residential drug and alcohol addiction treatment. Nurses typically support patients from admission through discharge during 30–45 days of treatment. The work is described as mission-focused and more relaxed than a standard hospital setting, with hands-on support for patients in recovery.

The nurse executes prescribed treatments and medication interventions, implements nursing care according to Valley Hope’s medical philosophies and policies, and supports patient safety and quality care. The role includes conducting detox admissions and caring for patients during detoxification, maintaining accurate patient records, communicating with nursing and clinical staff, responding to medical emergencies under established procedures, maintaining a safe and sanitary environment, and overseeing non-licensed nursing staff as instructed by and under the direction of the facility Nursing Director.

This full-time position is located in Atchison, Kansas, and has a scheduled night shift of 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. The residential treatment setting involves direct patient contact and walking throughout the facility. Work may also include evenings, nights, weekends, and overtime as needed to provide patient care.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in nursing.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse to practice in the state of employment.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• One year of clinical nursing care work experience.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Work experience in a substance abuse treatment facility.
• Certified Addictions Registered Nurse (CARN).

Responsibilities

• Execute prescribed treatments and medication interventions established for each patient.
• Implement nursing care in accordance with Valley Hope’s medical philosophies, policies, procedures, and applicable regulating bodies.
• Conduct detox admissions, including pre-screening patients and obtaining physical assessment data and health history.
• Provide patient care during detoxification, including administering detox treatment plans and monitoring patients.
• Record treatment activities and patient observations accurately and promptly in patient records, and complete required paperwork.
• Communicate with nursing supervisors, nursing staff, and clinical staff regarding patients’ treatment and status.
• Follow established procedures for medical emergencies, including convulsions, suicides, and Delirium Tremens.
• Maintain a safe and sanitary environment using infection-control techniques and universal precautions.
• Oversee non-licensed nursing staff as instructed by and under the direction of the facility Nursing Director.

Benefits

• Medical coverage; Valley Hope pays up to 85% of premiums.
• Dental and vision plans at competitive rates.
• Up to 27 days of paid time off, based on position and tenure.
• Eight paid holidays, including a personal day.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Tuition assistance.
• Student loan repayment support.
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)-eligible employer.
• HSA and FSA options.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

What This Job Offers

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