Registered Nurse - Residential/Halfway House

Overview

Shift: Full-Time; Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM

Join Our Behavioral Health Nursing Team at the Center for Alcohol & Drug Services! 

As a Behavioral Health Nurse, you’ll provide compassionate, trauma-informed care to individuals receiving treatment for substance use disorders at our County Oaks or Rock Island facility. You’ll assess and monitor patient needs, provide nursing and medical services, address co-occurring health conditions, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop treatment plans and support safe discharge.

This role is ideal for a nurse who is passionate about behavioral health and making a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals on their recovery journey.

This role is ideal for a nurse who is passionate about behavioral health and making a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals on their recovery journey.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.  

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:      

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.   

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.  

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.   

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.   

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. 

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Complete client admissions, assessments, documentation, and required paperwork.
• Assess client needs and develop appropriate care plans using DSM-5 and ASAM criteria.
• Monitor and manage withdrawal symptoms under the supervision of the Medical Director.
• Administer medications, complete urine screens, read TB tests, and assist with client physicals.
• Coordinate care with the multidisciplinary team, including referrals, transition planning, and safe discharge.
• Provide high-quality, trauma-informed nursing care while maintaining a safe, therapeutic, recovery-focused environment.

Qualifications

Education:

• Diploma from an RN program.

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in primary state.
• Must apply within 90 days for licensure in secondary state.
• Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Must possess and maintain ACLS

*Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, skills, internal equity, and other business needs.  The salary range listed does not include other forms of compensation which may include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits that may be applicable to this role.