Residential Nurse

About the Role:

Granite Recovery Center is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our team at our residential facility. As a key member of our healthcare staff, you will play a vital role in providing exceptional patient care and support to individuals struggling with substance use disorder.

Responsibilities:

• Complete thorough admission procedures, including paperwork, individual orientation, and monitoring of urinalysis collection.
• Conduct thorough searches of individuals' belongings upon admission and dispose of any prohibited items properly.
• Administer and read tuberculosis skin tests.
• Accurately document nursing assessments, treatment plans, physician orders, progress notes, and other relevant data in patients' charts.
• Provide direct care to residents, including monitoring for signs and symptoms of intoxication and withdrawal.
• Develop and implement medically supervised evaluation and withdrawal management plans for individuals served in our Detoxification Unit under the supervision of the Director of Nursing.
• Monitor changes in patients' conditions and maintain a safe and hygienic work environment in accordance with healthcare protocols.
• Ensure accurate documentation of medication administration records and manage medication distribution as ordered by the Medical Director.
• Provide guidance and direction to technicians on assigned shifts.
• Collaborate with in-house staff and external professionals to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to clients.
• Identify and refer residents for additional needs that cannot be met by our agency.
• Maintain professional boundaries and interact with residents in an appropriate manner.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Hold an active, unrestricted RN license in the state of New Hampshire.
• Possess current certifications in CPR, First Aid, and Bloodborne Pathogens.
• Pass State of New Hampshire criminal background and driving record checks.
• Prior experience in detox, emergency, or med-surge nursing preferred.
• Familiarity with medical detoxification for substance abuse preferred.
• Knowledge of substance intoxication and withdrawal symptoms, including pharmacological factors.
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to work with diverse populations.
• Strong leadership, team-building, and communication skills.
• Ability to perform physical demands of the position with or without reasonable accommodation where applicable.
• Physical ability to respond to crisis situations.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with American Society of Addiction Medicine placement criteria and Diagnostic and Statistical Manual as it relates to substance-related disorders.
• Knowledge of Code of Ethics for nurses.
• Awareness of federal drug and alcohol confidentiality law (42 C.F.R. Part 2) and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
• Ability to work varied schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, residents, external professionals, and the general public.
• Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Starting salary: approximately $30.00 per hour.
• Salary will be determined based on a variety of factors, including experience, education, specialty, and training.
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(K)
• Generous paid time off accrual
• Excellent growth and development opportunities
• Satisfying and rewarding work striving to overcome the opioid epidemic

About Granite Recovery Center:

Granite Recovery Center, a progressive substance abuse treatment organization, prioritizes delivering the highest quality of patient care. Our ultimate goal is to address the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of opioid use disorder, empowering each patient to achieve long-term recovery and improve their overall well-being.

We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and compliance with all Federal, State, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based on race, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability, or veteran's status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws.