Registered Nurse

New Brunswick Counseling Center • New Brunswick, NJ

3d

About The Position

New Brunswick Counseling Center (NBCC) is seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and experienced full-time Registered Nurse to support its Opioid Treatment Program (OTP). The role provides direct nursing care, medication administration and dispensing, patient assessments, and clinical support to individuals receiving treatment for opioid use disorder and co-occurring behavioral health conditions. The RN works closely with the Medical Director, Director of Nursing, and interdisciplinary treatment team to provide safe, effective, compassionate, patient-centered care and maintain compliance with applicable regulations and standards governing OTPs.

NBCC is a CARF-accredited nonprofit provider of outpatient substance use and mental health services. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 5:45 AM–1:00 PM, with rotating Saturdays from 5:45 AM–10:00 AM. The RN must be willing to provide coverage for the Mobile Medication Unit (MMU) as needed.

Requirements

• Active New Jersey Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
• Current CPR certification or ability to obtain certification upon hire.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively and compassionately with individuals experiencing substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in an Opioid Treatment Program (OTP), substance use disorder treatment, addiction medicine, behavioral health, or a related healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of opioid use disorder treatment and medications commonly used in OTP settings, including medication administration, monitoring, documentation, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with medication dispensing, controlled substance procedures, and electronic health record documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments for patient admissions, readmissions, and ongoing care.
• Administer and dispense medications in accordance with applicable federal and New Jersey OTP regulations.
• Monitor patients for medication effectiveness, side effects, adverse reactions, and changes in clinical or medical status.
• Collaborate with the Medical Director, Director of Nursing, and interdisciplinary treatment team on patient care, medication management, dosing concerns, and clinical needs.
• Document medication administration, nursing assessments, patient encounters, clinical observations, and interventions in the electronic health record.
• Perform TB testing, vital sign monitoring, and other medical screenings and procedures as ordered.
• Assess and respond to medical emergencies, providing first aid and emergency interventions when necessary.
• Identify, document, and promptly communicate significant changes in patient condition to appropriate medical providers.
• Educate patients about medications, treatment plans, health maintenance, and recovery-related health concerns.
• Support safe medication storage, handling, inventory, documentation, and related nursing procedures in accordance with OTP requirements and organizational policies.
• Serve as a clinical resource to staff regarding patient medical needs and best practices in substance use disorder treatment.
• Maintain compliance with applicable regulatory, accreditation, organizational, and professional nursing standards.
• Foster a compassionate, respectful, patient-centered environment that supports recovery, wellness, and long-term stability.
• Participate in Mobile Medication Unit operations and community outreach services as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance following the introductory period, subject to full-time employee benefits eligibility.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Paid holidays.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Professional development and training opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed