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Acadia Healthcare

RN Dispensing Nurse PRN

Beloit, WI · On-site

Previous nursing experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings, such as outpatient ... Current RN license in the state of WI * Current CPR certification where required by state ...

Acadia Healthcare

RN Dispensing Nurse PRN

Delavan, WI · On-site

Previous nursing experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings, such as outpatient ... Current RN license in the state of WI * Current CPR certification where required by state ...

Summit BHC

Full Time RN Nights

Green Bay, WI · On-site

$40 - $50/hr

Full Time RN Nights | Willow Creek Behavioral Health | Green Bay, Wisconsin About the Job: Willow ... Experience in behavioral health/psychiatric/addiction recovery environment preferred. * Knowledge ...

Summit BHC

Full Time RN Nights

Green Bay, WI · On-site

$40 - $50/hr

Full Time RN Nights | Willow Creek Behavioral Health | Green Bay, Wisconsin About the Job: Willow ... Experience in behavioral health/psychiatric/addiction recovery environment preferred. * Knowledge ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Addiction RN, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Addiction RN, you need a solid background in nursing practice, addiction treatment protocols, and mental health care, typically with an active RN license and experience or certification in addiction or behavioral health nursing. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHRs), detoxification management tools, and substance abuse screening instruments is highly beneficial. Strong interpersonal skills, compassion, and crisis intervention abilities help Addiction RNs build trust and effectively support patients through recovery. These competencies are essential to provide safe, evidence-based care and facilitate positive outcomes for individuals struggling with addiction.

What is the difference between Addiction Rn vs Substance Abuse Counselor?

AspectAddiction RnSubstance Abuse Counselor
CredentialsRegistered Nurse license, specialized training in addictionState certification or license, counseling credentials
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, detox centersRehabilitation centers, outpatient clinics, community programs
Job FocusMedical management, patient care, medication administrationCounseling, therapy, behavioral interventions

While both roles focus on addiction treatment, Addiction Rns primarily provide medical care and manage medications, whereas Substance Abuse Counselors focus on therapy and behavioral support. Both are essential in addiction recovery but serve different functions within treatment settings.

How does an Addiction RN typically collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support patient recovery?

As an Addiction RN, you will work closely with physicians, social workers, counselors, and other healthcare professionals to create and implement individualized care plans for patients struggling with substance use disorders. Daily, you may participate in team meetings to discuss patient progress, coordinate medication management, and provide education on harm reduction strategies. Effective communication and collaboration are essential to ensure continuity of care and to support patients' physical and emotional needs throughout their recovery journey.

What is an Addiction RN?

An Addiction RN (Registered Nurse) is a nursing professional who specializes in caring for patients struggling with substance use disorders. They provide medical support, administer medications, monitor withdrawal symptoms, and educate patients and families about addiction and recovery. Addiction RNs often work in rehabilitation centers, hospitals, outpatient clinics, or community health settings. Their role is vital in both the medical management of addiction and supporting patients through the recovery process.
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Internal Medicine

UW Health

Madison, WI • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

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Job description

UW Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Internal Medicine for a nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty: Internal Medicine
  • Discipline: RN
  • Duration: Ongoing
  • Employment Type: Staff

Work Schedule: 

90% FTE, evening/night with hours between 3:00pm – 7:30am. Every other weekend and a holiday rotation. You will work at University Hospital in Madison, WI.

Be part of something remarkable

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin and be part of a Magnet-designated academic medical center, where staff are on the leading edge of their fields creating new therapies and treatments that set the standard of care!

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to:

  • Join a team of remarkable nurses that use compassion and advanced critical thinking skills to care for adults suffering from complex acute illnesses on this 28-bed unit.
  • This unit also serves as our Special Pathogens Unit.
  • Provide care for acutely ill patients, including those with pneumonia, COPD, congestive heart failure, acute and chronic renal failure, cellulitis, gastrointestinal bleeds, liver failure, diseases of addiction, diabetes mellitus, COVID, and altered mental status.
  • Be involved in cutting edge, evidence-based therapies and research studies to improve patient outcomes.
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives and lead practice change.
  • Work on a unit with a culture of shared governance and empowerment where each member of the team has a voice in their clinical and professional practice. Here, all will find not just a workplace, but a team dedicated to everyone’s success and the highest standards of patient care.

Learn more about working on the General Internal Medicine unit: video.

At UW Health, you will have:

  • An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off and retirement plans.  
  • Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance. 
  • Access to UW Health’s Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being. 
  • Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety. 
  • A strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice. 
  • A place where nursing excellence is recognized and celebrated in our inpatient and outpatient settings through several award programs. 
  • Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth as a nurse by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred

Work Experience

  • Inpatient Units and Central Float (Adult & Pediatric), Venous Access Team (VAT), Radiology, Hemodialysis, Cardiovascular Laboratory: Six (6) months nursing experience or current participant in UW Health’s Nurse Residency Program with successful completion of the Nurse Residency Orientation on unit/similar unit. Required
  • eICU: Two (2) years of nursing experience Required
  • Relevant RN Experience Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

  • Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of WI or holds a license issued by a jurisdiction that has adopted the nurse licensure compact Required
  • Current CPR/BLS Certification Required
  • Relevant Certification Preferred

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that’s ranked Wisconsin’s #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.
 

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UW Health Job ID #50044. Posted job title: RN - - General Internal Medicine

About UW Health

UW Health is an integrated academic health system that is home to the No. 1 hospital in Wisconsin (for the 13th year in a row) as ranked by U.S. News & World Report. We’re made up of six main hospitals, one JOA partner hospital in Madison and two hospitals located within the main hospital in Illinois. We also have more than 90 clinics across Wisconsin and northern Illinois.  


UW Health cares for more than 800,000 patients each year and employs more than 24,000 people — one of the region’s largest employers. Many of our 1,800 physicians are faculty members at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, one of the nation’s highly regarded medical schools.  

Benefits
  • Holiday Pay
  • Vision benefits
  • Continuing Education
  • Sick pay
  • Dental benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Discount program
  • Pet insurance
  • Wellness and fitness programs
  • Medical benefits

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UW Health Clinics - our physicians and staff are dedicated to providing an exceptional patient and family experience by delivering the highest quality of care in a compassionate environment. With more than 80 primary and specialty care clinics located throughout Dane County and the surrounding areas, we are proud to have the opportunity to impact the communities we serve.

Industry

Health care and social assistance and hospitals

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Madison, WI, US

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