At Scripps Health, you will experience the pride, support, and respect of an organization that has been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation's Top 100 Places to work. You'll be surrounded by people committed to making a difference in the lives of their patients and their teammates.

So, if you're open to change, go ahead, and unlock your potential.

We are looking for someone to join our Behavioral Health Services team as a Substance Use Disorder (SUD) RN at Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego. Founded in 1890 by the Sisters of Mercy, Scripps Mercy Hospital is San Diego's longest established hospital, the only Catholic medical center, and the largest teaching hospital in the region. Scripps Mercy Hospital Behavioral Health Services team provides evaluation and triage services to patients within the Scripps Health system in San Diego.

Our team is comprised of licensed mental health professionals and RNs with a broad range of skills and experience delivering exceptional patient care.

We invite you to join our team as an RN, Substance Use Disorder, where 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.

This is a part time with benefits (48-hours per pay period) 12-hour, Varied shift position located at Scripps Mercy Hospital in Hillcrest.

Required Qualifications:

• Two (2) years of RN chemical dependency experience
• 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