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*Shift: Full Time, 12-hour, varied shifts, 72 hours per pay period

*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? *

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*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.*

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*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*

**Job:** **RN*

**Organization:** **Scripps Mercy San Diego*

**Title:** *RN - Substance Use Disorder - San Diego - Varied Shift*

**Location:** *Central San Diego County-SAN DIEGO-SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITAL SAN DIEGO*

**Requisition ID:** *252003258*