RN Full Time Night Shift--Detox and Residential Nurse I

Renew360°•Toms River, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse works in Renew360°’s medically managed detoxification or residential unit alongside RNs, LPNs, Detox Counselors, and Physicians. The role gathers and documents objective and subjective patient information, establishes nursing diagnoses to guide care planning, provides direct care, and implements nursing orders in a safe, supportive environment. The nurse may serve as the designated Charge Nurse and supervise LPN staff. Experience with mental illness, substance use disorders, or community health is required. Nurses in recovery from substance use disorder must have at least two years of continuous recovery. This is a full-time position of 36 hours per week, scheduled as three 12.5-hour shifts. Every other weekend and every other holiday are required. The role provides nursing care to detoxification and residential treatment patients, supports patient safety and recovery, and coordinates care with prescribers and the interdisciplinary team.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Nursing.
Current RN license.
Driver’s license.
BLS certification.
Experience with mental illness, substance use disorders, or community health.
If in recovery from substance use disorder, at least two years of continuous recovery.
Knowledge of addiction treatment, withdrawal management, and vital-sign monitoring.
Strong client engagement and motivational skills.
Ability to maintain a clean and safe environment in compliance with NJ OSHA and nursing standards.
Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and work independently as well as in a team.
Proficiency with MS Office 365, EHR systems, and virtual meeting platforms.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
Attention to detail, follow-through, and critical-thinking skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
Conflict-resolution and de-escalation skills.
Cultural competence and respect in diverse settings.
Ability to drive as part of job duties.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care to medical detoxification and residential treatment patients and maintain patient safety in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Maintain patient confidentiality and professional boundaries.
Collect and document vital signs, assess changes in patient condition, and notify the prescriber of abnormalities or changes in medical status.
Administer medications, including PRN medications, according to orders; monitor effects and document administration and efficacy in the EMAR.
Complete nursing admission assessments, patient search procedures, admission orders, and accurate medication reconciliation.
Prepare follow-up lists for patients needing physician or advanced practice provider review and patients needing laboratory or phlebotomy appointments.
Coordinate referrals to contracted psychiatrists for dual-diagnosis clients.
Facilitate assigned health education groups and document attendance and participation.
Complete shift charting on medication compliance, program participation, patient concerns, nutritional intake, and vital signs according to protocol.
Perform wound care, venipuncture, and diabetic testing as needed.
Inspect AEDs, emergency kits, oxygen tanks, and diabetic equipment nightly and document inspections; complete refrigerator logs daily.
Perform and document patient safety rounds according to protocol.
Arrange patient transfers to the designated emergency room as needed.
Help clients learn and perform wellness and self-care tasks; use motivational interviewing and active listening to support recovery.
Schedule required off-site medical or dental appointments for patients when indicated.
Provide recovery education and medical training as directed and evaluate health outcomes while adhering to therapeutic standards.
Maintain a safe, clean environment in compliance with NJ OSHA, Renew360° policies, applicable administrative rules, and nursing scope of practice.
Prepare patient discharge instructions and medications.
Complete shift reports for the DON, ADON, physicians, APNs, and Executive Director, and provide verbal handoff to incoming staff.
Supervise LPN nursing staff when assigned and perform other assigned duties.
Support Renew360°’s mission, values, inclusion goals, policies, strategic goals, and standards of professionalism and confidentiality.
Attend required meetings and training, maintain current certifications and licenses, and work independently and collaboratively.