Substance Abuse Registered Nurse
About The Position
Substance Abuse Registered Nurse (RN) – Residential Program Location: Flemington, NJ Schedule: Full-time | On-call rotation for after-hours medical needs Good News Home Inc. is a licensed residential substance use treatment program serving up to 12 women across short-term, long-term, and aftercare levels of care. We are seeking a compassionate and clinically skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to support our mission of providing trauma-informed, evidence-based care in a faith-centered environment. The RN plays a critical role in ensuring medical safety, regulatory compliance, and high-quality care in accordance with DMHAS, NJSAMS, ASAM, and NJ Board of Nursing standards.
Requirements
- Active, unrestricted New Jersey RN license required.
- BSN preferred; ADN with relevant experience considered.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in behavioral health, addiction treatment, or residential care preferred.
- Strong knowledge of addiction, withdrawal management, co-occurring disorders, and DSM 5 terminology.
- Experience with DMHAS licensed programs or NJSAMS documentation strongly preferred.
- BLS certification required; ACLS or crisis intervention certification preferred.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to perform accurate assessments and implement appropriate interventions.
Responsibilities
- Conduct intake nursing assessments and complete all required DMHAS medical screenings.
- Document medical histories, medication reconciliation, communicable disease screening, and risk assessments.
- Develop and update individualized medical care plans aligned with ASAM criteria.
- Administer medications and maintain accurate Medication Administration Records (MARs) in compliance with DMHAS regulations.
- Monitor client health status, complete scheduled evaluations, and document progress in accordance with NJSAMS and program policy.
- Provide health education and facilitate wellness groups, including topics related to addiction, chronic conditions, and recovery.
- Ensure all nursing documentation meets DMHAS, NJSAMS, Medicaid, and licensing requirements.
- Participate in treatment team meetings and contribute nursing input to multidisciplinary care planning.
- Maintain staff health records, immunization documentation, and emergency contact information per state standards.
- Assist with audits, quality assurance reviews, incident reporting, and corrective action plans.
- Coordinate care with external medical and behavioral health providers.
- Arrange referrals, follow-up appointments, and continuity of care.
- Provide crisis intervention and respond to medical emergencies in accordance with program protocols.
- Participate in the on-call rotation for after-hours medical concerns.
- Provide staff training on medication safety, infection control, and health procedures.
- Attend staff meetings and maintain required annual trainings (CPR/BLS, infection control, cultural competency, etc.).
- Support a trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and mission-driven environment.
Benefits
- Health and dental insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Support for continuing education and professional development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
