Registered Nurse - Journey to Recovery (JTR)

Salary : $80,036.00 - $110,054.00 Annually

Location : Scottsdale, AZ

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 101203-250404

Department : Health & Human Services

Opening Date : 04 / 04 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

Definition

Definition : Under the supervision of the JTR Nurse Supervisor and Manager primarily assigned to the Journey to Recovery Substance Abuse Detox, Crisis Stabilization and Residential Treatment Center. Provides services on the assigned inpatient or residential unit and provides nursing services to adult JTR Members with the goals of assisting patients to support and managing psychiatric crisis, substance abuse withdrawal and medication assisted treatment (MAT). Works in conjunction with JTR Medical Physician of SRPMIC JTR. Assists in all levels of care to include : Withdrawal Management / Detox Unit, Residential Unit, Crisis Stabilization and Office Based Opiate Treatment Outpatient Care Facility. This job class is treated as FLSA Non-Exempt.

Essential Functions : Essential functions may vary among positions and may include the following tasks, knowledge, abilities, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of tasks performed by all positions in this classification.

Examples of Tasks

Tasks :

1. Patient Interaction : Performs JTR nursing duties, including obtaining health histories and performing physical assessments and withdrawal management protocol standards to include assistance with administration of medication, medication assisted treatment (MAT) protocols, CIWA Protocols and COW Protocols and Crisis Observation.

• Initiates preventative health measures within the scope of practice for a professional Registered Nurse (RN).
• Evaluates and carries out medical providers' orders for substance abuse patients in JTR WM Unit. Also assists with nursing duties on Crisis Unit and Residential Unit.
• Initiates appropriate interventions according to health care priorities identified in assessments.
• Adheres to established policies and procedures and standing orders.
• Coordinates programs, services and other activities to implement targeted health promotion and disease prevention activities.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by monitoring confidential information processing.

2. Administration : Assures adherence to established policies, procedures and standing orders.

3. Patient Documentation, Care & Treatment Plans : Documents patient charts which includes subjective and objective data, treatment provided, evaluation of treatment effectiveness and patient education.

4. Case Management : Participates in case management meetings with all programs servicing assigned clients.

5. Medication Administration / Clinical Duties : Monitors efficacy of medication, side effects and drug interactions.

6. Coordination of Care : Oversees care coordination for individuals and families including coordination of all health-related appointments.

7. Data Collection / Analysis : Collects comprehensive data pertinent to the health status of the population and community served.

8. Health Education / Facilitation : Leads, teaches and facilitates health education and health skills training opportunities for the Community and employees of the Community, including CPR, MAT, diabetes education, and bloodborne pathogens.

9. Miscellaneous : Performs other duties as assigned to maintain and enhance the health care program and Department of Health and Human Services service operation.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and other Characteristics :

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience : An Associate Degree or Bachelor's in Science Degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university and certification as a Registered Nurse(RN) required.

Equivalency : Any equivalent combination of education and experience that will allow the applicant to satisfactorily perform the duties of the job may be considered.

Underfill Eligibility : An enrolled Community Member whom closely qualifies for the minimum qualifications for a position may be considered for employment under SRPMIC Policy 2-19, Underfill

Special Requirements

Prior to hire as an employee, applicants will be subject to drug and alcohol testing. Will be required to pass a pre-employment background / fingerprint check.

"SRPMIC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer" Preference will be given to a qualified : Community Member Veteran, Community Member, Spouse of Community Member, qualified Native American, and then other qualified candidate.

In order to obtain preference, the following is required : 1) Qualified Community Member Veteran (DD-214) will be required at the time of application submission 2) Qualified Community Member (must provide Tribal I.D at time of application submission),3) Spouse of a Community Member (Marriage License / certificate and spouse Tribal ID or CIB is required at time of application submission), and 4) Native American (Tribal ID or CIB required at time of application submission).

Documents may be submitted by one of the following methods :

1) attach to application

2) fax (480) 362-5860

3) mail or hand deliver to Human Resources.

Documentation must be received by position closing date.

The IHS / BIA Form-4432 is not accepted.

Your Tribal ID / CIB must be submitted to HR-Recruitment-Two Waters.

The SRPMIC offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan. In addition employees enjoy vacation and sick leave and 13 paid holidays.