Scripps Health Administrative Services supports our five hospitals and 19 outpatient facilities, which treat half a million patients annually through 2,600 affiliated physicians.
This is a part time with benefits (48-hours per pay period) 12-hour, Varied shift position located at Scripps Mercy Hospital in Hillcrest.
Join the Scripps Health team and work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-centered healthcare. Receive endless appreciation while you build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations nationwide.
Why join Scripps Health?
AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE:
- Selected as one of the 100 Best Places to Work for 2024 by Fortune Magazine and the Great Place to Work Institute for the 16th time. A remarkable achievement as only five healthcare organizations nationwide made the list, and Scripps is the sole healthcare provider in California to be recognized.
- Recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024.
- Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
- #78 in 2023 PEOPLE Companies that Care.
- #95 in Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work for 2023
Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego has served central and downtown San Diego since 1890. We are home to notable specialty services, including a 24-hour emergency room that is a Level 1 Trauma Center, outpatient physical rehab, minimally invasive robotic surgery and our childbirth unit
Join our Behavioral Health Services team as a Substance Use Disorder (SUD) RN at Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego and you will be part of a team comprised of licensed mental health professionals and RNs with a broad range of skills and experience delivering exceptional patient care.
As RN, Substance Use Disorder, you will:
- Act in the role of consultant to the physicians and nurses caring for the patient.
- Complete a substance use assessment and evaluate risk for withdrawal.
- Provide recommendations to MDs regarding effective withdrawal management.
- Utilize motivational techniques designed to engage patient in treatment activities.
- Provide direct patient care, observation, and management of SUD patients.
- Assessment, plan and implement care and evaluating patients' progress towards expected outcomes.
- Takes primary responsibility for the patients' care as delivered by the Care Team.
- Manage de-escalation of behavioral disturbances.
- Provide in-services and education to nursing staff as to the care of the detoxing patient.
- Act as a community referral resource to all Scripps patients who call for treatment recommendations.
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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
Preferred Qualifications:
- Three or more years' RN experience within substance abuse
- Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN)
- Certified Addiction Registered Nurse - CARN
Scripps Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
Position Pay Range: $57.00-$81.60/hour