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Registered Nurse (RN) – Withdrawal Management & Substance Use Treatment
Rio Grande ATP | Taos, NM
Job Summary
Rio Grande ATP is seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Withdrawal Management (WM) and Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment team. The RN provides direct patient care, clinical oversight, and support services in a detoxification and withdrawal management setting guided by the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Criteria. This position plays a critical role in monitoring patient safety, managing withdrawal symptoms, supporting stabilization, and promoting successful transitions into ongoing recovery services.
Qualifications
Required Education/Licensure
- Current and active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of New Mexico (or eligible for New Mexico licensure).
Required Knowledge
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, email, and electronic health record (EHR) systems.
- Strong clinical assessment, communication, and documentation skills.
Preferred Experience
- Two years of nursing experience in patient care.
- Experience in behavioral health, addiction treatment, withdrawal management, detoxification, emergency medicine, or psychiatric nursing preferred.
Key Responsibilities
Withdrawal Management Care
- Support medical practitioner and clinical staff in providing safe and effective withdrawal management services.
- Deliver nursing care in accordance with ASAM standards and organizational protocols.
Patient Assessment & Monitoring
- Support medical practitioner, conduct medical assessments and monitor patients throughout the withdrawal process.
- Obtain vital signs and utilize evidence-based assessment tools, including CIWA-Ar and COWS, to evaluate withdrawal severity and treatment needs.
Medication Administration
- Administer prescribed medications and injections in accordance with provider orders.
- Monitor patient response to medications and promptly report concerns to medical providers.
Medical Care & Stabilization
- Provide direct nursing care.
- Monitor for medical complications and implement appropriate interventions, including emergency protocols when necessary.
Documentation & Care Coordination
- Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation in the electronic health record.
- Collaborate with counselors, behavioral health providers, peer support workers/case managers, and medical staff regarding patient treatment plans and progress.
Discharge Planning & Referrals
- Assist with discharge planning and referrals to treatment, recovery, and community-based services.
- Coordinate with community partners to support successful continuity of care.
Team Collaboration
- Participate in staff meetings, treatment team discussions, and quality improvement activities.
- Support staff training related to withdrawal management and medication-assisted treatment (MAT) services.
Benefits of Working at Rio Grande ATP
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals seeking recovery from addiction.
- Collaborative and mission-driven team environment.
- Professional growth and continuing education opportunities.
- Work that directly supports recovery and wellness in northern New Mexico communities.
Additional Requirements
- Regular and reliable attendance is essential.
- Ability to work with individuals experiencing substance use and co-occurring behavioral health conditions.
- Must successfully pass all required background checks and meet agency hiring requirements.
- Other duties as assigned.
Join our team and help individuals begin their recovery journey with dignity, compassion, and evidence-based care.
Pay: $45.65 - $50.93 per hour
Expected hours: 20.0 – 25.0 per week
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $46 - $51