Addiction Nurse - RN

Responsibilities

• Nursing Care / Medication Administration:
  • Administers/dispenses medication and injections according to accepted nursing practice guidance.
  • Manages patient medication preselection and drug administration.
  • Performs initial inductions and provides medical services as needed.
• Treatment Planning and Progress Monitoring:
  • Conducts assessments and monitors vital signs for dose changes.
  • Educates patients related to treatment, health, and safety policies.
• Coordination and Communication:
  • Schedules appointments and documents no‑shows in system.
  • Attends required meetings, including on‑site staff meetings and multidisciplinary team meetings.
  • Signs and processes physician orders and enters notes in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and inputs flags.
• Documentation and Compliance:
  • Accurately maintains, monitors, and reconciles medication inventory.
  • Follows adherence to all necessary regulatory and company compliance requirements (HIPAA).
  • Completes documentation using the designated EMR.
  • Complies with the Bright View Infection Control plan and educates patients and staff.

• Highly empathetic and compassionate to effectively support the recovery journey of Bright View’s patients.
• Competent at working with a diverse population of colleagues and patients.
• Team‑player, able to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
• Strong attention to detail and sense of urgency.
• Adaptable and agile within a dynamic work environment.
• Technologically capable, comfortable operating in multiple systems for communication and documentation purposes including EMR and MS Office Suite.
• Embraces Bright View’s culture of compliance – operates with a high degree of integrity and compliance with work standards and regulatory requirements.
• Familiarity with HIPAA 42‑CFR Part 2 desired.
• Prior experience with harm reduction a plus.

• Experience
  • Required:
    
    minimum of 1 year of nursing experience, preferably in drug/alcohol or psychiatric setting.
  • Preferred: 2+ years of nursing experience, preferably in drug/alcohol or psychiatric setting.
• Education
  • Required:
    
    Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN), or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

• Required: State Registered Nurse (RN).

• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Immediately vested and eligible in 401k program with employer match.
• Company‑sponsored ongoing training and certification opportunities.
• Full comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, and accident insurance.
• Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP).
• Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year in related field.