What are the responsibilities and job description for the Addictions Nurse position at Grace Recovery and Wellness?
Job Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as an Addictions Nurse, where your expertise will make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals battling substance use disorders. In this vital role, you will provide compassionate, evidence-based care, monitor patient progress, and support recovery efforts within a supportive and energetic environment. Your dedication will help foster healing, stability, and hope for those seeking to overcome addiction. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to utilize your nursing skills or medication aide experience in a rewarding setting committed to excellence and patient-centered care.
Duties
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including vital signs, medication reconciliation, and behavioral observations to inform individualized treatment plans
- Administer medications safely and accurately, following all protocols related to addiction treatment and medication management
- Monitor patients for adverse reactions or withdrawal symptoms, providing prompt interventions as needed
- Assist with developing and implementing therapeutic activities that promote recovery and well-being
- Maintain detailed medical documentation in electronic health record (EHR) systems, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and confidentiality policies
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams—including physicians, therapists, and case managers—to coordinate care and discharge planning
- Educate patients on medication usage, relapse prevention strategies, and health coaching to support long-term recovery efforts
Skills
- Proven experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, dementia care, or memory care is highly valued
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and diagnostic evaluation techniques
- Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems such as Azzly for accurate documentation
- Experience in addiction medicine including acute pain management, and substance withdrawal protocols
- Skilled in patient assessment techniques such as vital signs measurement, intake procedures, and specimen collection/processing
- Ability to perform physical examinations
- Excellent communication skills for triage situations and working effectively within multidisciplinary teams
- Certifications such as Basic Life Support (BLS), HIPAA compliance training, and relevant nursing licensure or QMA certification are required
- Knowledge of MAT medications, preferred
This role is ideal for energetic healthcare professionals eager to leverage their critical care experience—including hospital ICU or emergency room backgrounds—in a setting dedicated to addiction recovery. Your expertise in medical-surgical procedures, pain management experience, infection control practices, and familiarity with ICD coding will be instrumental in delivering top-tier patient care. Join us in creating a positive impact—where your skills meet purpose in a vibrant environment that values your dedication!
Pay: $18.00 - $26.00 per hour
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $26