What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substance Abuse Registered Nurse position at Good News Home Inc.?
Description
Substance Abuse Registered Nurse — Residential Program
Schedule: Full-time; On-call for after-hours medical emergencies
About The Role
Good News Home is a small nonprofit residential program serving up to 12 women with short-term, long-term, and aftercare services. The Substance Abuse Registered Nurse (RN) plays a central role in clinical care and recovery support, providing nursing leadership that promotes safety, evidence-informed practice, and compassionate, trauma-informed care grounded in our mission. This position reports to the Executive Director and partners with multidisciplinary staff.
Key Responsibilities
Substance Abuse Registered Nurse — Residential Program
Schedule: Full-time; On-call for after-hours medical emergencies
About The Role
Good News Home is a small nonprofit residential program serving up to 12 women with short-term, long-term, and aftercare services. The Substance Abuse Registered Nurse (RN) plays a central role in clinical care and recovery support, providing nursing leadership that promotes safety, evidence-informed practice, and compassionate, trauma-informed care grounded in our mission. This position reports to the Executive Director and partners with multidisciplinary staff.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct intake nursing assessments and compile initial medical histories to determine suitability for admission.
- Make nursing diagnoses, recommend treatment options, and develop individualized medical care plans.
- Administer medications, maintain accurate medication administration records, and ensure safe medication monitoring.
- Coordinate care with community medical and behavioral health providers and arrange referrals as needed.
- Monitor clients’ medical progress, complete scheduled evaluations for program compliance, and update care plans.
- Provide health education and facilitate group sessions on medical, wellness, and recovery topics informed by supportive biblical principles.
- Assist clients in understanding the nature of addiction, co-occurring conditions, and the importance of treatment.
- Provide crisis interventions and appropriate medical responses in emergencies.
- Oversee employee health requirements for new hires and maintain staff health records and emergency contacts.
- Compile requested reports for outside agencies and maintain accurate clinical documentation.
- Attend and contribute to staff meetings; document continuing education and training.
- Participate in on-call rotation for after-hours medical emergencies.
- Health and Dental insurance
- 401(k): retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Continuing education: support for training and professional development
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred; ADN with relevant experience considered.
- An active, current state Registered Nurse license is required.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in behavioral health/addiction nursing preferred; OR 5 years supervisory experience in clinical settings desirable.
- Strong knowledge of addiction, detoxification, co-occurring disorders, and DSM terminology.
- Experience in residential or group-home settings with an addictive population strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to perform accurate health assessments and implement appropriate interventions.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to collaborate with staff, clients, and community partners.
- Basic life support (BLS) certification required; advanced certifications (e.g., ACLS, crisis intervention) preferred.