Staff Nurse

Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Nurse will be responsible for planning/providing support and medical/nursing care to individuals admitted to the substance use disorder Crisis Stabilization Center (CSC). Full time positions with excellent compensation and benefits! Seeking RNs or LPNs.

We are currently looking for Maryland Licensed LPNs or RNs to work a schedule of 12-hour shifts as follows with the schedule below. Compensation range for LPNs is based on experience in the field. Licensed Practical Nurse and Registered Nurses must have experience utilizing substance use disorder assessment screening tools (COWS/CIWA).

Full-time Shifts Available:

• Wednesday - Friday 8:00pm - 8:00am

Education and Experience:

• Active, unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse at the bachelor’s degree or an associate degree level.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience working with individuals with mental health issues and/or substance use disorders.
• Preferred experience in a community setting.
• Possession of a valid Maryland driver’s license required.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Admits clients to CSC and completes necessary documentation.
• Assesses, plans, and provides nursing care to clients.
• Communicates with the on-call prescriber to arrange for prescribing of medication and consult about medical issues.
• Administers medications prescribed by the CSC prescriber.
• Arranges for further medical attention when necessary.
• Completes COWS/CIWA and vital sign checks with clients in the CSC, including pulse, blood pressure, temperature, and oxygen saturation.
• Partners with other behavioral health staff to provide a range of services to admitted clients, including screening, assessment, brief intervention, referral to treatment, removing barriers to treatment, harm reduction counseling, withdrawal management services, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) education, safety assessment/planning, treatment planning, discharge planning, and follow-up services.
• Other duties as assigned, required or needed.

Agency-wide Responsibilities:

• Participates in supervision, in-service training, and staff meetings.
• Maintains good working relationships with co-workers and positively contributes to group morale.
• Completes all administrative duties including time sheets, leave requests, etc.
• Participates in special meetings, committees, or projects as needed.
• Uses appropriate channels of communication to resolve conflicts with other staff.
• Interacts with staff, clients, and visitors in a professional and courteous manner.

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to function successfully in an environment requiring immediate response to urgent situations.
• Knowledge of community resources.

Work Conditions:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard.
• Must be able to lift 25lbs.
• Must be willing to use own vehicle for company-related transportation, attending community meetings, and occasionally giving rides to clients if needed.

Supplemental Grassroots Rewards & Incentives:

Grassroots offers to pay 100% of the expenses for its employees wishing to take advantage in the following areas:

• Licensure and/or Renewal (ex. Clinical, Nursing, Medical, etc.)

• CEUs

• Professional Trainings and/or Conferences

• Field Certifications

• Automatic wage increases for Certifications achieved while employed.

• $250 Hiring Bonus for full completion of Onboarding and HR trainings. – w/stipulation that they are completed as scheduled by Grassroots.

• $500 Retention Bonus – w/ stipulation that the employee is in positive standing and meets probation.

• Small Loan Option at 0% Interest for 1 year

We do not offer Tuition Reimbursement. This is strictly funding available for professional development and/or training.

**All incentives and/rewards are subject to the employee meeting the required policies and procedures, including, but not limited to, agency’s 3-month probationary period, performance metrics, and/or signed agreements prior to registration and authorization by Grassroots leadership**