Nurse - SUD
Company: The Ark of DC
Location: Washington
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Salary: POSITION SUMMARY The ARK
of DC Substance Abuse Nurse (RN) assumes responsibility and
accountability for the application of the nursing process and the
delivery of patient care. The Substance Abuse Nurse demonstrates
ability to make clinical judgments in an effective and efficient
manner with supervision. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The substance abuse
specialist nurse is responsible for providing direct nursing care
to patients diagnosed with substance use disorder by utilizing the
nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and
evaluation. The substance abuse specialist nurse coordinates with
the multi-disciplinary team, which includes all healthcare staff
clinicians, correctional officers and ancillary staff. Also
delivers education and the Opioid crisis. Provides guidance and
education to consumers concerning overdose risk, smoking cessation,
medication side effects and medication assisted therapies for
substance use disorders. Provides direct clinical services
(medication intakes, medication follow-up and supportive therapy);
Aids psychiatry for medication, laboratory and commitment follow-up
with clients, families and other agencies. Utilizes the nursing
process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate consumer care in a
psychiatric facility setting. Performs focused interview to
identify specific consumer needs. Assess signs and symptoms
indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in the consumers
condition. Collects, analyzes, and interprets data and information
from health care members and documents actual and/or potential
nursing diagnoses. Documents the consumers plan of care using
identified nursing diagnoses, expected consumer outcomes, and
selected nursing interventions. Identifies and prioritizes actions
based upon consumer care requirements. Monitors consistency between
consumer plan of care and actions of medical staff. Performs
interventions according to identified priorities, plan of care, and
the hospital policies and consumer care outcome standard. Provides
a safe, comfortable and therapeutic consumer environment. Initiates
and evaluates consumer and/or family education. Revises the plan of
care according to evaluation, changes in medical plan of care, and
effective/ineffective nursing interventions. Documents consumers
response to nursing and other interventions. Uses clinical judgment
in evaluation activities to meet consumer care needs of an assigned
unit/floor including establishing priorities. Monitors the safety
and effectiveness of the environment and equipment. Participates in
activities to facilitate good interpersonal communications with the
chosen facility. Supports professional practice by observing the
following: Uses knowledge and practices in accordance with 1) the
Nurse Practice Act; 2) Standards of Nursing Practice; 3) Standards
of Consumer Care; 4) JCAHO, state and local laws; 5) Consumers Bill
of Rights; and 6) Wellness Health Services, nursing and client
policies. Other Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) duties as
assigned THE ARK OF DC FUNCTIONS Attend Quality Assurance Meetings.
Participate in mandatory staff development, including staff
meetings and trainings. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES REQUIRED
Registered Nurse Degree Preferred: Masters degree in Social Work or
Human Services and four years of experience in an alcohol or other
drug or mental health setting preferred. Combination of comparable
skills, experience, and education. Understanding and supportive of
a trauma-informed system of care. Strong interpersonal, engagement,
organizational and time-management skills. Excellent written and
verbal communication skills. Ability to support the organizations
mission and philosophy and demonstrate sensitivity to cultural
diversity and organizational harmony. Value for and the ability to
deliver excellent consumer services. Self-directed and flexible
with the ability to meet the needs of the program and the
consumers. Experience and confidence identifying and implementing
evidence-based practices Experience working in crisis setting with
individuals and families Ability to work flexible hours Commitment
to maintain confidentiality Understanding of the Agencys mission
and culture and the ability to maintain appropriate boundaries with
staff and clients in all circumstances
Keywords: The Ark of DC, Reston , Nurse - SUD, Healthcare , Washington, Virginia
