Registered Nurse

Promises/The Ranch TN is seeking Registered Nurses to join our team in Dickson, TN.

Schedules available are 3 x 12-hour shifts, rotating weekends!

Overnight shift diff available

About Our Organization

This position supports one of the trusted behavioral health programs within the Advanced Recovery Systems family. Advanced Recovery Systems is the parent organization of Promises Behavioral Health, The Right Step, and The Ranch, bringing together established treatment brands with a shared commitment to expanding access to high-quality, evidence-based addiction and mental health care.

While you may work primarily with a specific facility or brand, you will be part of a larger, growing organization focused on improving patient outcomes, supporting our employees and strengthening the communities we serve.

Position Description:

The purpose of this position is to ensure the daily operations of the nursing department are maintained to promote quality of care to clients through assessment, medication management and direct client care

Essential Functions:

• Delivers quality client care through assessment, monitoring and communicating observations and findings with physicians and other members of the treatment team. 
• Coordinates admissions with Admissions Department and obtains admission orders from physicians. 
• Monitors Client self-administration of medication
• Promotes restoration of health, client and family education and serves as a client advocate.
• Maintains and adheres to established infection control/employee health program.
• Maintains compliance to all TRS policies and procedures, as well as, all state and accreditation standards. 
• Coordinates with Corporate Director of Nursing, Director of Nursing, and Executive Director to keep all informed of current departmental activities, plans, and developments through both oral and written reports.
• Functions as a “house supervisor” in absence of other supervisory staff. 

 Additional Responsibilities:

• Provides detox assessments, history and physical reports.
• Develops detox treatment
• Coordinates emergency medical care for medical and psychiatric emergencies. 
• Ensures that documentation on all clients meets company and regulatory standards.
• Leads CD education groups.
• Attends monthly staff meetings and required trainings.
• Serves on various organizational teams/committees and consults with departments as needed. 
• Coordinates lab work with venipuncture and medical appointments and referrals. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience.
• Valid Registered Nurse license issued by state of employment.
• Nursing degree from an accredited RN program, Associates in Nursing or Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent customer care skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• At least 2 years' experience in substance abuse/recovery program preferred.
• CPR/First Aid Certification is required for this position. If not CPR/First Aid certified at time of hire, certification must be obtained within the state mandated time frame after first day of employment.
• Desire to work with clients suffering from the disease of addiction
• Experience with a 12 step program preferred

Enjoy a range of benefits, including a 401(k) plan, paid time off, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, and so much more!