Substance Use Disorder (SUD) RN - C & A

Substance Use Disorder Registered Nurse (Rn)

Unity Health's Adolescent Recovery and Wellness, Searcy, AR

Unity Health is currently recruiting for an experienced RN to provide comprehensive nursing care to adolescents receiving residential treatment for substance use disorders and co-occurring behavioral health disorders. These services are provided in a structured, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented environment.

This is a hospital position offering a competitive and comprehensive compensation package.

Responsibilities:

• Provides age-appropriate nursing care to adolescents with substance use disorders and co-occurring psychiatric conditions.
• Provides and delivers age-appropriate nursing care according to the standards of care and practice defined within the Department of Nursing Policies and Procedures for substance use disorders and co-occurring psychiatric conditions.
• Performs comprehensive nursing assessments upon admission and throughout treatment, recognizing changes in physical, emotional, and behavioral status.
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to medical and psychiatric emergencies according to hospital policy.
• Administers medications safely, monitors for therapeutic response and adverse effects, and provides medication education to patients and families.
• Utilizes therapeutic communication, trauma-informed care principles, and verbal de-escalation techniques to promote safety and therapeutic engagement.
• Maintains a safe, structured therapeutic milieu that supports recovery, healthy coping skills, and positive behavioral change.
• Participates and collaborates with psychiatrists, advanced practice providers, therapists, social workers, behavioral health technicians, educators, and families in:
• Developing and implementing individualized treatment plans.
• Interdisciplinary treatment team meetings and contributes to discharge planning and continuity of care.
• Provides patient and family education related to recovery, relapse prevention, medications, coping strategies, and healthy lifestyle choices.
• Completes timely, objective, and accurate documentation in the electronic medical record in accordance with hospital and regulatory standards.
• Maintains professional competency through continuing education, required certifications, and participation in quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements/

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Current licensure in the State of Arkansas as a Registered Nurse.
• Proficient oral and written communication skills.