The EW Scripps Company
RN - Substance Use Disorder - San Diego - Varied Shift
The EW Scripps Company, San Diego, CA
Shift : Full Time, 12-hour, varied shifts
Location: Scripps Mercy Hospital, Hillcrest
Join a team of passionate caregivers at Scripps Health, where we deliver patient-centered healthcare with dedication, empathy, and innovation. Build a rewarding career at one of the nation's most respected healthcare organizations and be part of a culture that values your contributions and fosters continuous growth.
Why Scripps Health?
AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE :
About the Role :
As a Substance Use Disorder (SUD) RN on our Behavioral Health Services team, you'll work alongside licensed mental health professionals and experienced nurses, playing a key role in delivering high-quality, compassionate care to patients battling substance use challenges.
Your Impact :
In this role, you will:
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Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Location: Scripps Mercy Hospital, Hillcrest
Join a team of passionate caregivers at Scripps Health, where we deliver patient-centered healthcare with dedication, empathy, and innovation. Build a rewarding career at one of the nation's most respected healthcare organizations and be part of a culture that values your contributions and fosters continuous growth.
Why Scripps Health?
AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE :
- Named one of the 100 Best Places to Work in 2024 by Fortune Magazine and the Great Place to Work Institute -16th time we've earned this distinction. Scripps is the only healthcare provider in California on the list.
- Recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024.
- Nearly 25% of our employees have been with Scripps for over 10 years, reflecting our commitment to employee satisfaction and development.
- #78 on PEOPLE 's Companies That Care 2023 list.
- Ranked #95 in Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2023.
About the Role :
As a Substance Use Disorder (SUD) RN on our Behavioral Health Services team, you'll work alongside licensed mental health professionals and experienced nurses, playing a key role in delivering high-quality, compassionate care to patients battling substance use challenges.
Your Impact :
In this role, you will:
- Serve as a consultant to physicians and fellow nurses in the care of patients with substance use disorders.
- Conduct thorough substance use assessments and evaluate patients for withdrawal risks.
- Recommend and collaborate with MDs on effective withdrawal management strategies.
- Utilize motivational interviewing and other techniques to engage patients in their treatment journey.
- Provide direct care, observation, and management of SUD patients, ensuring their safety and well-being.
- Take a lead role in planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care, adjusting as needed to ensure positive outcomes.
- Handle the de-escalation of behavioral disturbances and manage crises as they arise.
- Educate and mentor nursing staff on best practices for managing detoxification and substance withdrawal.
- Act as a referral resource for all Scripps patients seeking treatment recommendations in the community.
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Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Two (2) years of RN chemical dependency experience preferred
- Current CA RN License
- Certified Addiction Registered Nurse - CARN - Must obtain within 1 year of employment
- Excellent communication, problem solving and planning skills
- BLS from the American Heart Association
- Three or more years' RN experience within substance abuse
- Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN)
- Certified Addiction Registered Nurse - CARN