Registered Nurse

Making a Difference, One Life at a Time.

Since 1982, Arms Acres has been helping individuals take the first steps toward recovery from substance use disorders. Located in Carmel Hamlet, New York, our 191-bed inpatient facility provides medically supervised detoxification, crisis counseling, and comprehensive support to individuals navigating recovery.

Our work goes beyond medical care. Physicians, nurses, social workers, counselors, and many other professionals work together to help patients through some of the most challenging moments of their lives. With more than 50,000 lives impacted since our founding, Arms Acres is built on the belief that compassionate care, teamwork, and professional dedication can make a meaningful difference.

About the Role

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Arms Acres is seeking a qualified and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to provide nursing care and coordinate patient treatment in a substance use treatment environment. The Registered Nurse is responsible for assessing patient needs, implementing individualized nursing care plans, administering medications, monitoring withdrawal symptoms, and collaborating with physicians and the multidisciplinary treatment team.

Schedules available

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5 days per week roatating weekends:

(9:00am-5:30pm)

(2:30pm-11:00pm)

(12:00pm-8:30pm)

7 Shifts per pay period roatating weekends:

(7:30PM-8:00AM)

Key Responsibilities

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• Conduct ongoing nursing assessments and use clinical findings to plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care.
• Develop and update nursing care plans and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team regarding diagnoses, length of stay, and readiness for the next level of care.
• Implement detoxification protocols and provide appropriate nursing care according to withdrawal assessment scales, physician orders, and established procedures.
• Obtain and administer medications accurately in accordance with physician orders, facility policies, and applicable regulations.
• Complete required medical discharge documentation and assess patients' readiness for transfer to the next level of care.
• Initiate psychiatric, nutritional, and other consultations when clinically appropriate.
• Triage minor patient injuries and illnesses in coordination with medical staff and the RN Charge Nurse.
• Initiate and monitor intravenous (IV) care in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements and scope of practice.
• Assist with new employee orientation and serve as a preceptor when assigned.
• Complete required charge nurse orientation and demonstrate readiness to assume charge responsibilities as assigned.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current, valid New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Significant knowledge of and experience with alcoholism, substance use disorders, and chemical dependency.
• Ability to assess patient needs, recognize changes in clinical condition, and respond appropriately.
• Knowledge of medication administration, withdrawal monitoring, nursing documentation, and patient care coordination.
• Mental health experience preferred.

Our company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.