Substance Use Treatment Registered Nurse at Pawnee Mental Health

Description

Who We Are

At Pawnee Mental Health, we take a great deal of pride in the services we offer, and the progress made by those we serve. All employees, regardless of their role, are an important part of our success! To help us achieve our mission, we’re looking for bright and talented people with great ideas. We believe individuals and families with mental health and/or substance use challenges should have the opportunity to lead normal, productive lives at home and in their communities. If you feel the same, we invite you to explore the opportunity below to see how you can make a difference!

We look forward to reviewing your application!

What We Offer Our Substance Use Treatment Registered Nurse

At Pawnee Mental Health, we believe in taking care of the people who make our mission possible. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being, your career, and your future.

Enjoy a predictable Monday–Friday, 8:00 to 5:00 schedule with no weekends, holidays, or on-call — giving you the stability to do meaningful work without sacrificing work-life balance.

• Medical & Vision Insurance: Affordable, accessible plans through BCBS or Aetna
• Dental Insurance: 100% FREE for employees
• Kansas Public Employee Retirement System (KPERS): A lifetime pension to help secure your future
• Life & Disability Insurance: Coverage up to 150% of your annual income at no cost to you
• Paid Holidays: Enjoy 8 paid holidays each year
• Generous PTO: Start with 15 days of PTO annually (accrued monthly), increasing to 24 days after your first anniversary
• Paid Medical Leave: Access a 40-hour bank of medical leave immediately upon hire
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for your personal and professional life
• Supplemental Benefits: Optional coverage including short-term disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, ambulance transportation, and more

The Role You Play

As a Substance Use Treatment Registered Nurse at Pawnee Mental Health, you’ll play a vital role in helping individuals reclaim their lives from addiction. You'll be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team providing compassionate care and medical support to clients in recovery. This role is ideal for a nurse who thrives in a supportive environment, values teamwork, and wants to make a real difference in the community every day.

The Day-to-Day:

• Provide onsite nursing care within your license to support medical providers and client wellness.
• Induce and monitor patients on buprenorphine, offering stabilization and education on harm reduction, Narcan use, safe storage, and agency programs.
• Manage medication tasks: order/administer weekly injections, take vitals during visits, organize medication samples, and respond to medication-related calls and emails with professionalism.
• Assist clients with medication access by completing patient assistance applications through partner programs.
• Support the care team and clients with other nursing-related duties as needed.

Why Work With Pawnee?

At Pawnee, our people are the heart of everything we do. As a Medication Assistance Treatment (MAT) Registered Nurse, your clinical expertise and compassionate care are essential to helping individuals overcome addiction and reclaim their lives. We value integrity, collaboration, and empathy — and we’re seeking dedicated professionals like you to join our multidisciplinary team and lead with purpose.

If you’re ready for a meaningful career in mental health nursing where you can thrive with strong support, predictable hours, excellent benefits, and the chance to make a lasting impact in your community, Pawnee Mental Health is where your dedication truly matters.

Requirements

Required

1. Current, unencumbered Kansas Registered Nurse (RN) certification
2. Strong oral and written communication skills using the English language
3. Knowledge of psychotropic medications and the specific needs of substance use patients
4. At least 2 years' nursing experience
5. Basic personal computing skills

• Preferred
  1. BSN strongly preferred
  2. Prior experience with MAT/Medication Assisted Treatment
  3. Bi-lingual capabilities
  4. Experience with Microsoft Office software