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Are you a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse looking for an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our brave firefighters and emergency medical technicians?
Join Advanced Recovery Systems (ARS), an integrated Behavioral Healthcare management company dedicated to addressing the unique Behavioral Health challenges faced by this exceptional population. With facilities across various regions of the U.S., we have been on a relentless mission to provide compassionate care and support to those struggling with PTSD and substance use disorders. Discover more about ARS and our transformative work at www.advancedrecoverysystems.com.
The IAFF Center of Excellence is committed to assisting firefighters and emergency medical technicians who experience PTSD and substance use disorders at twice the rate of the general population. Our 64-bed facility is located in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, a serene town nestled amidst beautiful forests, just 30 minutes east of Washington, D.C., and near the tranquil Chesapeake Bay. Learn more about the IAFF Center of Excellence and the crucial services we provide at www.advancedrecoverysystems.com/centers/iaff-recovery-center.
We understand the vital role you play in saving lives and supporting our heroes.
When you join our team, you can expect:
- Competitive Starting Pay
- Night Shift Differential: $2/hr
- Sign-On Bonus Available
- Paid Time Off: Up to 3 weeks/year | Accrual begins on Day 1 of employment
- Retirement: 401K + match
- Insurance: Health, Vision, Dental, Life & Teladoc access and visits at NO cost to the employee
- Matching HSA: Up to $1500/year company contribution
- Travel Concierge, LifeMart Employee Discounts, Health Advocate, EAP Program
- And much more!
As an RN RegisteredNurse, you will perform a wide range of duties during your shift, including providing compassionate care and educating patients about their medical and psychiatric conditions. Building trust and rapport with patients and their families is crucial in this role. Working effectively with the facility leadership team, your core job duties will include:
- Ability to complete appropriate documents within the required timeframe after admission to the program. Maintains medical records.
- Ability to administer medications as indicated and monitor detoxification process.
- Ability to transcribe Physician orders and implement all Medical Protocols as ordered.
- Ability to confer with and assist medical personnel, both internal and external resources.
- Ability to provide documentation which reflects services for each patient in accordance with licensure standards.
- Ability to assess the medical and psychiatric needs of the patient determine the urgency of their needs and expedite treatment is required.
- Ability to effectively communicate concerns about patient health to appropriate personnel and follows up as necessary.
- Ability to educate patients about medications, health issues and medical conditions.
- Demonstrates ability to take verbal orders from the medical provider, documents them in the patient record and carries them out accurately and professionally.
- Demonstrates ability to provide routine nursing care under the supervision of the Director of Nursing
Schedule: 12-hour shifts. *Accepting application for all shifts/hours.
Qualifications
- Minimum Associate's Degree in Nursing.
- Licensed to practice in the State of Practice.
- BLS Certification.
- Bachelor's Degree preferred.
- Minimum two years' experience as a Registered Nurse preferred.
- Behavioral health experience preferred.
Take the first step toward making a difference and saving lives.
JOIN OUR TEAM: Click the "Apply" button or, email your resume to tfortuna@advancedrecoverysystems.com
Advanced Recovery Systems complies with state and federal nondiscrimination laws and policies that prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex. It is unlawful to retaliate against individuals or groups based on the basis of their participation in a complaint of discrimination or on the basis of their opposition to discriminatory practices/EEO. We are proud to be a drug-free workplace. Other Titles: Detox RN, Addiction Recovery RN, Substance Abuse RN, Psych RN, Mental Health RN, Behavioral Health RN, Chemical Dependency RN.
