ADDICTION TREATMENT NURSE - RN

Company: Ohio Community Health Recovery Centers
Location: Cincinnati
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Full Time Position JOB PURPOSE: The Addiction Treatment Nurse - RN is responsible in providing day-to-day care and support to patients. Nursing staff are utilized to help assess and treat individuals with mental, emotional, or substance abuse problems, including physical health, mental health and addiction. Job duties and responsibilities Screen patients and evaluate for immediate treatment needs Record patient information and medical history Perform vital signs Perform basic health related tasks Patient education, including educational groups Advocate for patient medical appointment Patient injections Staying up to date with charting and meeting productivity goals Medication refills Prioritizing and scheduling clients to see the Nurse Practitioner Expectation DEPENDABILITY - Employee can be counted on to complete assigned tasks in a timely manner with little supervision. Accepts responsibility when necessary to see that the job gets done. ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY - Is prompt and on time for work, assignments and meetings. Notifies supervisor prior to lateness or absence. Understands that excess absences pose a hardship on other employees. JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE - Employee completes all chart related documents and correspondence for assigned clients in a timely manner. Employee provides individual counseling, Medical Direction, skills training, and facilitates educational, skill development and counseling groups as assigned and properly and promptly charts these activities in client records Employee works cooperatively with other community resources and referral sources to coordinate services to clients. QUANTITY AND QUALITY OF WORK - Cares about the quality and accuracy of work being produced. Accepts responsibility for completing job tasks. Uses time productively and efficiently. ATTITUDE - Demonstrates a cooperative, positive, and enthusiastic attitude toward fellow employees, clients and visitors. Maintains a positive attitude in carrying out assignments and is helpful and courteous to fellow employees. CONFIDENTIALITY - Know and follows confidentiality law and procedures at all times. COMMUNICATION SKILLS-Is effective in written and oral expression. Demonstrates proper telephone etiquette and able to communicate easily with clients, referral sources, and visitors in an appropriate manner. Relates to clients and co-workers in a respectful and professional manner. CONDUCT - Conducts one's self in a manner consistent with the agency's code of ethics and code of conduct. Shows professionalism in office setting. FLEXIBILITY / HANDLING EMERGENCIES - Responds well to changing situations or routines. Handles crisis situation calmly and professionally. Competencies To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position. Analytical-the individual synthesizes complex or diverse information. Problem solving-the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Oral communication-the individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, demonstrates group presentation skills and conducts productive meetings Management skills-the individual includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; makes self-available to staff; provides regular performance feedback; and develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth. Quality management-the individual looks for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Judgment - the individual displays willingness to make decisions, exhibits sound and accurate judgment, and makes timely decisions. Planning/organizing -the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans. Safety and security-the individual observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly. Minimum qualifications Education / Experience 2 years Practicing as a Registered Nurse CPR/FA/TB Certificates and Licenses Licensed to practice nursing in the State of Ohio License in good standing Knowledge Working knowledge of alcoholism and drug addiction and treatment procedures for such illness. Will work in partnership with other staff in achieving and maintaining a medically safe environment for clients. Supervisory Responsibilities This job has no supervisory responsibilities Work Environment Characteristics The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Noise Level - usually quiet Physical Demands - employee is frequently required to sit; employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds Benefits- After 90 days 401k Health insurance 2 weeks paid vacation

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