*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.* #LI-EE1 *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*