Vista Taos, a Drug & Alcohol Treatment Program in Taos, NM is actively seeking a Registered Nurse with substance abuse addiction experience.  

All shifts available - Full-time - day-evening swing shift/overnight - week/weekends, on-call.  

Vista Taos offers a robust and competitive compensation package for full-time positions including:

• 401(k) - Dental Insurance – Medical Insurance – Vision – Life Insurance - EAP - Flexible schedule - Health insurance – HSA - Life insurance - Paid Time Off - Parental leave - Professional development assistance – Disability Insurance 
• Free meal/shift
• Continuing education reimbursement
• Local gym membership discount
• Competitive Pay Range

Want to hear and see more?  Check out our website and see videos of the client experience. https://www.vistataos.com/

As part of the staff, they ensure patients are getting the most out of their treatments and are progressing. Often, these individuals have experienced addiction at some point in their lives and received treatment.

This is a key position providing direct patient care, monitoring patients' physical and emotional needs, and administratively supporting the program. 

• Performs Nursing Assessments
• Assists in basic medical needs and is a liaison between Physician Assistants, Medical Director
• Assists in maintaining medical records
• Monitors patient interactions and safety with de-escalation skills
• Thorough understanding of 12-step Recovery model
• Provides clerical support
• Assists in patient data collection
• Performs medical procedures 
• Provides patient information as a member of the interdisciplinary team
• Utilizes knowledge of verbal and non-verbal communication skills to provide targeted therapeutic interventions with patients

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Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelors Degree. 
• Experience in a psychiatric/alcohol treatment or healthcare facility
• Familiarity with medical and psychiatric terminology
• Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build positive and respectful rapport with patients and families
• Works well in a busy team environment and self-directed
• BLS Required (training available)
• Ability to work shifts needed
• Clean driving record and background
• Knowledge of and/or ability to speak Spanish, helpful
• Ability to pass Drug Testing.  If in recovery, minimum two (2) years sobriety.