What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse position at Spirit Life, Inc.?
We are seeking reliable and compassionate RNs to provide high-quality care to individuals battling addiction. SpiritLife is a nonprofit substance use disorder treatment and recovery facility dedicated to supporting individuals throughout their recovery journey. Our ideal candidates are professional, attentive, and compassionate, with a strong commitment to providing quality patient care.
Our facility qualifies for the Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery (STAR) Loan Repayment Program, which may provide eligible RNs with assistance toward qualifying educational loans. Eligibility and loan repayment benefits are determined by the program requirements.
Shifts Available:
- 7am-7pm
- 7pm-7am
Sign on Bonus available
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess individual patient care needs, initiate medical treatment plan and competently implement/instruct all care in the appropriate nursing practice to all staff.
- Serve as a resource to treatment team members.
- Pre-admission screenings, arranging transportation, and scheduling admissions as needed.
- Perform admission assessments, LOC, and review patient histories to document all necessary information.
- Prepare patients for examinations: height/weight, vitals, collect and process lab specimens including UDS, UA, etc. following proper infection control procedures.
- Utilize safe and effective practices of medication management as defined by policy including the oversight of self-administration observation of medication.
- Administer and monitor the effects of medications, ensure accurate medication is ordered and administered for controlled substances and conduct accurate med counts.
- Provide appropriate patient education as determined by patient assessments/needs and treatment plans.
- Monitor and/or perform withdrawal assessments and appropriately implement/instruct the necessary nursing interventions.
- Schedule all patient appointments related to their medical treatment.
- Work a flexible schedule based upon service demands and work mandatory overtime as needed.
- Attend all mandatory trainings as identified by SpiritLife, Inc., policies.
- Attend multi-disciplinary treatment team meetings and group sessions (when applicable) when in unit nurse role.
- Maintain the quality control logs.
- Ensure the highest level of professionalism for self and staff and maintain a clean and organized work environment.
- Complete yearly training requirements and mentor new employees.
- This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
Qualifications:
- Active RN license in good standing
- Previous experience in behavioral health, detox, or addiction treatment preferred
- Strong clinical assessment and documentation skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-based environment
- Compassionate, professional, and patient-focused approach to care
- Ability to respond appropriately to medical and behavioral health needs
- Must complete required trainings and maintain compliance with facility standards
Benefits:
- 6 Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Supportive team environment focused on recovery and patient care
Application Question(s):
- Are you currently licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Pennsylvania, and is your license active and in good standing?
- Do you have previous experience working in behavioral health, detox, substance use disorder treatment, or a similar setting?
- Do you have experience monitoring patients for withdrawal symptoms or completing withdrawal assessments?
Experience:
- Registered Nurse: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $79,678 - $106,533