Registered Nurse (Addiction/Mental Health)
About The Position
Parkdale Center is an addiction treatment center providing Partial Hospitalization (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and Outpatient treatment for professionals in recovery. The center serves professionals in highly accountable industries who are struggling with addiction and uses programs and solutions to address substance use disorders. The Registered Nurse provides medical screenings and medication management for clients with addiction, mental health, and co-occurring disorders under the supervision of a consulting psychiatric nurse practitioner and medical director. The role also provides evaluation, treatment planning, and discharge planning for clients receiving care at Parkdale Center.
Requirements
- Hold a current and valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the practicing state or jurisdiction.
- Complete an accredited nursing program with an associate or bachelor's degree in nursing.
- Knowledge of the etiology and treatment of addiction, substance use, mental health, and co-occurring disorders, including therapeutic interventions, psychopharmacology, nursing practice, and medical evaluation.
- Extensive knowledge of the etiology and treatment of physical diseases.
- Case management experience.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in healthcare or addiction treatment settings.
- Certification in Addiction Nursing, such as Certified Addictions Registered Nurse (CARN).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Experience with telemetry monitoring and managing patients with complex medical needs.
- Advanced certifications such as Nurse Practitioner (NP) credentials.
- Training in patient advocacy and education techniques specific to addiction recovery.
- Experience working in interdisciplinary healthcare teams within addiction recovery programs.
Responsibilities
- Provide health and physical assessments, addiction screenings, and medication assessments and evaluations for patients.
- Develop individual treatment plans based on assessment data and provide therapeutic interventions as necessary.
- Provide consultation and health education to staff and clients as needed.
- Document services rendered, treatment plans, progress notes, and medication consultations in the electronic medical record in compliance with Parkdale Center policies and procedures.
- Collaborate with consulting psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, and the medical director under direct supervision.
- Collaborate with clinical staff and provide supervision and guidance as needed regarding client care while delivering high-quality, safe, and effective medical and addiction care.
Benefits
- Medical coverage through three BCBSAL medical plans, with improved rates, co-pays, and prescription benefits.
- Coverage options for domestic partners and access to a wider network of in-network providers.
- Mental health support, including an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), digital Cognitive Behavioral Therapy modules, and wellness coaching.
- Voluntary coverages including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, and family legal services.
- Student loan repayment for nurses and therapists.
- 401(k) retirement plan through Voya.
- Paid time off.
- Voluntary dental, vision, life, accident insurance, and telehealth options for part-time employees working 20 hours or more per week.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
