RN - Substance Use Disorder - San Diego - Varied Shift

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:

• 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.

Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego has proudly served the central and downtown San Diego communities since 1890. We are home to advanced specialty services, including a 24-hour Level 1 Trauma Center, outpatient physical rehabilitation, robotic surgery, and a comprehensive childbirth unit.

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.

Join us at Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, where your dedication will be celebrated, and your work will make a tangible difference in the lives of those facing substance use challenges. Help us continue our mission of providing exceptional care and hope for our patients.

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