Substance Abuse Registered Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Substance Abuse Registered Nurse (RN) – Residential Program

Location: Flemington, NJ

Schedule: Full-time | On-call rotation for after-hours medical needs

Good News Home Inc. is a licensed residential substance use treatment program serving up to 12 women across short-term, long-term, and aftercare levels of care. We are seeking a compassionate and clinically skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to support our mission of providing trauma-informed, evidence-based care in a faith-centered environment.

The RN plays a critical role in ensuring medical safety, regulatory compliance, and high-quality care in accordance with DMHAS, NJSAMS, ASAM, and NJ Board of Nursing standards.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care & Medical Oversight

• Conduct intake nursing assessments and complete all required DMHAS medical screenings.
• Document medical histories, medication reconciliation, communicable disease screening, and risk assessments.
• Develop and update individualized medical care plans aligned with ASAM criteria.
• Administer medications and maintain accurate Medication Administration Records (MARs) in compliance with DMHAS regulations.
• Monitor client health status, complete scheduled evaluations, and document progress in accordance with NJSAMS and program policy.
• Provide health education and facilitate wellness groups, including topics related to addiction, chronic conditions, and recovery.

Regulatory Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure all nursing documentation meets DMHAS, NJSAMS, Medicaid, and licensing requirements.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and contribute nursing input to multidisciplinary care planning.
• Maintain staff health records, immunization documentation, and emergency contact information per state standards.
• Assist with audits, quality assurance reviews, incident reporting, and corrective action plans.

Coordination & Emergency Response

• Coordinate care with external medical and behavioral health providers.
• Arrange referrals, follow-up appointments, and continuity of care.
• Provide crisis intervention and respond to medical emergencies in accordance with program protocols.
• Participate in the on-call rotation for after-hours medical concerns.

Program Support

• Provide staff training on medication safety, infection control, and health procedures.
• Attend staff meetings and maintain required annual trainings (CPR/BLS, infection control, cultural competency, etc.).
• Support a trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and mission-driven environment.

What We Offer

• Health and dental insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Support for continuing education and professional development
• A supportive, mission-driven work environment

• Active, unrestricted New Jersey RN license required.
• BSN preferred; ADN with relevant experience considered.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in behavioral health, addiction treatment, or residential care preferred.
• Strong knowledge of addiction, withdrawal management, co-occurring disorders, and DSM 5 terminology.
• Experience with DMHAS licensed programs or NJSAMS documentation strongly preferred.
• BLS certification required; ACLS or crisis intervention certification preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to perform accurate assessments and implement appropriate interventions.