Part-Time Hybrid (On-Site/On-Call)

Come be part of an organization that is changing the narrative of addiction. At Pura Vida Recovery Services, we strive to help our clients achieve freedom from drugs and alcohol while cultivating a joy for living. For us, treatment is about more than teaching patients to quit using. It’s about helping them discover the happiness, acceptance, and purpose that substances were trying to replace.

With our full continuum of care, broad array of accepted insurances, and available scholarships, Pura Vida’s mission is to put high-quality, life-saving addiction treatment within reach of anyone who may need our help.

To that end, we are seeking a part-time (20 hrs/week) Registered Nurse (RN) to provide in-person care to patients & on-call support for subordinate medical staff at our detoxification facility in Santa Rosa, California. This is a part-time, contracted (W9) position.

Benefits Include

· Competitive Pay

· In-depth experience in treating substance use disorders and dual-diagnosis patients

Job Duties

· Conduct patient rounds in the mornings/evenings to review treatment plans & pressing concerns.

· Identify hot spots and offer instructions/insights to LVN’s and Medical Assistants administering care.

· Review patient documentation for errors and discrepancies, communicate any issues to senior medical staff.

· Be available during designated on-call hours for consultation and questions from medical & admissions staff on time-sensitive questions relevant to patient care.

· Assist with admissions as needed by helping with assessments, checking vitals, securing/logging patient belongings, and obtaining consents.

· Document patient progress through detailed notes using our electronic health record (EHR) – Experience using Ritten software is preferred, but not required.

· Participate in weekly team meetings.

· Occasionally may be required to train LVN’s and Medical Assistant(s) on specific practices or topics.

· Collaborate with counselors & other treatment staff to ensure best possible care for patients.

· Audit rounds sheets to ensure completeness and accuracy.

· Demonstrate cultural competency and unconditional positive regard for patients.

· Maintain an empathetic, patient-centered mindset, professional communication, and appropriate boundaries. Work to resolve any issues/complaints that arise.

· Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Education, Experience, & Skills Required

· Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.

· 1-2 years of experience working with substance abuse and/or mental health strongly preferred.

Licensure Requirements

· Currently licensed RN in the state of California.

· Valid First Aid & CPR certification (training available upon hire by facility)

Special consideration will be given to candidates with one or more of the following:

· Personal history of military service (Veteran)

· Prior work treating military patients.

· Demonstrated understanding of military culture and behavioral health concerns unique to military patients (i.e. PTSD, TBI, civilian reintegration, moral injury, etc.)

· Knowledge of and/or existing relationships with the VA’s office of community care

· Experience working with young/emerging adults in a recovery setting.

Reporting Structure

This position will report to the Detoxification Program Director, under the supervision of the Medical Director (MD) and Providers On-Call (NP & PA). RN’s will be responsible for assisting the Program Director and Medical team in maintaining a safe, comfortable environment for patients to complete their detox. RN’s will share supervisory responsibility over LVN’s and Medical Assistants with the Program Director during their time on-site. When off-site, they will be expected to be available on-call during designated hours to answer time-sensitive medical questions or respond to pressing issues.

Compensation

TBD depending on licensure & experience.

To Apply

Please submit both a resume AND cover letter. Applicants should be prepared to provide proof of licensure when asked, along with references.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $45.00 - $60.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Addiction Medicine

Physical setting:

• JCAHO accredited facility
• Rehabilitation center

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Required)
• RN (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Santa Rosa, CA 95403 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Santa Rosa, CA 95403: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Santa Rosa, CA 95403