Addiction Nurse Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Master’s or doctoral degree in nursing or nursing practice.
• Open to new graduates; alternatively, experience as a Nurse Practitioner prescriber for the designated age group served.
• Washington Registered Nurse license and Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner license.
• Federal DEA registration.
• First Aid and CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle liability insurance.
• Strong communication skills, willingness to work collaboratively, and ability to establish trusting relationships with clients.

Responsibilities

• Complete initial evaluations and assess clients’ mental and physical health at routine appointments.
• Prescribe and monitor medications, and educate clients and their support systems about medication purpose, appropriate dosage, and possible side effects.
• Collaborate with each client to create an individualized treatment plan.
• Provide FDA-approved treatment for opioid use disorder, including methadone, buprenorphine products, and naltrexone.
• Provide support for patients’ medical and psychiatric conditions as needed.
• Educate staff, clients, and community partners about individual behavioral health needs.
• Follow trauma-informed principles in all aspects of client care.
• Assess clients for safety and risk to themselves or others, and take appropriate crisis intervention measures when indicated.
• Complete documentation and charting in a timely, client-centered manner.
• Participate in on-call coverage for the OTP.
• Provide treatment via telehealth to other clinics as needed.
• Participate in on-call and rounding rotations for Yakima inpatient facilities where applicable to psychiatric ARNPs and PAs.

Benefits

• Up to $15,000 hiring bonus for full-time new hires.
• Healthcare coverage for employees and qualified family members.
• Vacation, paid holidays, and sick leave.
• Employee Assistance Program services.
• Agency-funded retirement plan with contributions equal to 5% of compensation.
• Additional retirement investment opportunities with a 50% investment match of up to 4% of compensation.
• Agency-funded life and disability insurance.
• Site eligibility for student loan repayment programs, including National Health Service Corps, Nurse Corps, and various state-run programs.
• Training, supervision, and consultation, including regular training opportunities.
• Career opportunities with room for mobility and promotion.