RN – Substance Use Disorder – San Diego – Varied Shift

Facility: Scripps Mercy San Diego

Location: San Diego, CA

Career Area: RN

Employment Type: Full Time

Shift: Varied

Job ID: 252003258

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Scripps Mercy Hospital has served central and downtown San Diego since 1890 and is the oldest medical center in the county. The San Diego campus is located near the corner of 5th Avenue and Washington Street in Hillcrest.

Scripps Mercy Hospital consists of two campuses in San Diego and Chula Vista. 

Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego’s campus includes the O’Toole Breast Care Center, a 24-hour emergency room that is a Level I Trauma Center, outpatient physical rehabilitation, minimally invasive robotic surgery and our childbirth unit (including a Level II neonatal intensive care unit).

Job Description

Shift: Full Time, 12-hour, varied shifts, 72 hours per pay period
Location: Scripps Mercy Hospital, Hillcrest

Invest, Empower & Belong. At Scripps Health, your potential is limitless. We’re more than a healthcare provider, at Scripps you will join a community where your views, beliefs and values are celebrated. Grow through industry-leading development programs and empower yourself to deliver innovative care. Be a part of an extraordinary team, impacting health in beautiful San Diego. 

Why join Scripps Health? 

AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE: 

At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered, and your abilities are appreciated:

  • Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
  • Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025.
  • Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications.
  • Beckers Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2024 list of 150 top places to work in health care.
  • We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career.
  • Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.

 

Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego has proudly served the central and downtown San Diego communities since 1890. We are home to advanced specialty services, including a 24-hour Level 1 Trauma Center, outpatient physical rehabilitation, robotic surgery, and a comprehensive childbirth unit.

About the Role:

As a Substance Use Disorder (SUD) RN on our Behavioral Health Services team, you’ll work alongside licensed mental health professionals and experienced nurses, playing a key role in delivering high-quality, compassionate care to patients battling substance use challenges.

Your Impact:

In this role, you will:

  • Serve as a consultant to physicians and fellow nurses in the care of patients with substance use disorders.
  • Conduct thorough substance use assessments and evaluate patients for withdrawal risks.
  • Recommend and collaborate with MDs on effective withdrawal management strategies.
  • Utilize motivational interviewing and other techniques to engage patients in their treatment journey.
  • Provide direct care, observation, and management of SUD patients, ensuring their safety and well-being.
  • Take a lead role in planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care, adjusting as needed to ensure positive outcomes.
  • Handle the de-escalation of behavioral disturbances and manage crises as they arise.
  • Educate and mentor nursing staff on best practices for managing detoxification and substance withdrawal.
  • Act as a referral resource for all Scripps patients seeking treatment recommendations in the community.

Join us at Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, where your dedication will be celebrated, and your work will make a tangible difference in the lives of those facing substance use challenges. Help us continue our mission of providing exceptional care and hope for our patients.

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Required Qualifications:

  • Two (2) years of RN chemical dependency experience preferred
  • Current CA RN License
  • Certified Addiction Registered Nurse – CARN – Must obtain within 1 year of employment
  • Excellent communication, problem solving and planning skills
  • BLS from the American Heart Association

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Three or more years’ RN experience within substance abuse
  • Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN)
  • Certified Addiction Registered Nurse – CARN

Position Pay Range: $58.00-$84.00/hour

In compliance with the California Pay Transparency Act, Scripps Health posts the pay range for all jobs. Please note that actual pay will be determined based on relevant experience and internal equity within the pay range. Please also note this range is applicable for employees who reside in California only. A geographical pay differential may be applied for remote employees who reside out of state. Scripps Health strives to ensure that our employees receive equal pay for equal work in line with our commitment to being an equal opportunity employer.

Scripps Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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Awards

Certified Great Place to Work Designation
Fortune Top 100 Hospitals Award
American Heart Association 2024 Get with the Guidelines Designation for Stroke Care Gold Plus Stroke Honor Roll Elite Advanced Therapy