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Ascension Recovery Services

Behavioral health consulting for addiction recovery

Nurse - Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeWilliamson, WV, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Registered Nurse applicants must hold a current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in West Virginia or a current multistate nursing license that permits practice in West Virginia.
  • Registered Nurse applicants must be graduates of an accredited nursing program.
  • Registered Nurse applicants must hold current CPR/BLS certification or be able to obtain it as required by the facility.
  • Licensed Practical Nurse applicants must hold a current, unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse license in West Virginia or a current multistate nursing license that permits practice in West Virginia.
  • Licensed Practical Nurse applicants must be graduates of an accredited practical nursing program.
  • Licensed Practical Nurse applicants must hold current CPR/BLS certification or be able to obtain it as required by the facility.
  • Applicants must demonstrate strong medication administration and documentation skills.
  • Applicants must be able to recognize changes in patient condition and escalate concerns appropriately.
  • Applicants must be able to communicate and work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
  • Applicants must have dependable attendance and willingness to provide coverage based on facility needs.
  • Applicants must maintain patient confidentiality and professional boundaries.
  • Applicants must successfully complete required background checks, screenings, orientation, competencies, and ongoing training.
  • Applicants must be able to remain standing and walking for extended periods; frequently bend, reach, push, pull, and perform movements associated with direct patient care; assist patients within established safety procedures; safely lift and carry supplies and equipment; and respond promptly to medical or behavioral health emergencies.
  • Applicants must be able to work in a residential behavioral health environment with individuals experiencing substance use disorders, mental health conditions, and varying levels of emotional distress.

Responsibilities

  • Provide compassionate, patient-centered nursing care within the scope of the professional license.
  • Complete nursing assessments and collect relevant medical and behavioral health information.
  • Monitor patients for changes in physical condition, mental status, withdrawal symptoms, medication response, and overall well-being.
  • Administer medications accurately and safely according to provider orders, facility procedures, and applicable nursing standards.
  • Complete medication reconciliation and maintain accurate medication administration records.
  • Monitor and document vital signs and other clinical findings.
  • Promptly communicate significant changes in patient condition to the appropriate provider and nursing leadership.
  • Assist with admission, ongoing assessment, transfer, and discharge processes.
  • Support patients experiencing substance withdrawal and other medical or behavioral health concerns.
  • Follow provider orders and established medical protocols.
  • Educate patients about medications, treatment recommendations, health conditions, and recovery-related needs.
  • Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation in the patient medical record.
  • Participate in shift reports and communicate important patient information to incoming nursing staff.
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, clinical staff, behavioral health technicians, case managers, and other members of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
  • Maintain appropriate professional and therapeutic boundaries with patients.
  • Protect patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and facility confidentiality requirements.
  • Follow infection prevention, medication management, emergency response, and patient safety procedures.
  • Maintain accurate medication counts and immediately report discrepancies according to facility policy.
  • Participate in emergency response situations as appropriate within the nurse's scope of practice.
  • Complete required training, competencies, and continuing education.
  • Maintain all professional licenses and certifications required for the position.
  • Perform additional nursing duties within scope of practice as assigned.
  • Provide coverage for day, evening, and night shifts, weekends, holidays, open shifts, and call-offs based on patient census and facility needs.

Desired Qualifications

  • Previous nursing experience is preferred.
  • Experience in behavioral health, substance use disorder treatment, psychiatry, detoxification, residential treatment, emergency medicine, corrections, or similar settings is preferred but not required.

About the Company

Ascension Recovery Services

Behavioral health consulting for addiction recovery

Ascension Recovery Services provides consulting and program development for substance use disorder treatment, offering ongoing support to ensure sustainable, high-quality care. Its services help healthcare providers, treatment centers, and individuals by delivering end-to-end solutions that span the whole recovery process—from initial intervention to relapse prevention. The company works by implementing and supporting comprehensive programs and sustainable business models, ensuring care is financially viable while maintaining quality. What sets Ascension Recovery Services apart is its integrative, end-to-end approach across the entire continuum of care, helping clients streamline the recovery journey and maintain continuity of services. The overarching goal is to enable effective addiction recovery by building durable, scalable programs and improving outcomes for patients and providers alike.

Company size
51-200
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Morgantown, WV
Founded
2013

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