RN - Substance Use Disorder - All Scripps Hospitals - Varied

Scripps Health

San Diego, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Basic Life Support (BLS), Behavioral Health, Best Practices, Cardiovascular, Communication Skills, Consulting, Gastroenterology, Geriatrics, Healthcare, Healthcare Providers, Hospital, Interviewing Skills, Management Strategy, Mentoring, Nursing, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Oncology, Orthopedics, Outpatient Care, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Problem Solving Skills, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Registered Nurse (RN), Rehabilitation Medicine, Risk Analysis, Safety/Work Safety, Storage Area Network (SAN), Substance Abuse, Treatment Evaluation
LOCATION
San Diego, CA
POSTED
15 days ago

Job Description - RN - Substance Use Disorder - All Scripps Hospitals - Varied (262003417)

Job Description

RN - Substance Use Disorder - All Scripps Hospitals - Varied - 262003417

Description

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

Location: This position covers all 5 of our hospitals as needed (Hillcrest, La Jolla, Encinitas, Torrey Pines, and Chula Vista).

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.

Qualifications

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

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Job

: RN

Primary Location

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

Work Locations

:

SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITAL SAN DIEGO

4077 FIFTH AVENUE

SAN DIEGO 92103

Organization

: Scripps Mercy San Diego

Job Posting

: May 28, 2026, 4:25:22 AM

Benefit Status: FT - FULL-TIME WITH BENEFITS

Minimum Rate (USD)

: 59.16 -

Maximum Rate (USD)

: 85.68

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.

About the Company

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Scripps Health

Change lives. Starting with yours.

At Scripps, we're interested in people who are interested in new possibilities. People who can handle the small stuff without losing sight of the big picture. Who build bridges, not walls, knowing we can do more together than we can alone.

Here, you'll be part of a team that delivers outstanding healthcare in a supportive, respectful environment that has been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation's Top 100 Places to Work.
You'll be surrounded by people committed to making a difference in the lives of their patients and their teammates.
So if you're open to change, go ahead and open the door to possibilities.

There is no better time than now to join the Scripps Health team. Our dedication to providing a superior workplace has earned us numerous accolades, including one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" by FORTUNE Magazine, among the "Best Employers for Workers Over age 50" by AARP, and listed among the "100 Best Employers" by Working Mother Magazine among others. We realize that our employees are our most valuable asset, so we have created a culture that offers unlimited opportunities for growth and career satisfaction.

Our history of medical excellence and community-based care spans more than 80 years. We credit our tradition of health care excellence to the dedicated individuals who make up the Scripps team. World-renowned for diagnosis, treatment and management of disease, Scripps is at the forefront of medical innovation, clinical research and technology.

  • Five hospital campuses
  • Clinic locations throughout San Diego
  • More than 2,600 affiliated physicians
  • Home health care and associated support services

We're proud of the range and quality of the benefits we offer to our employees, from massage therapy and our Scripps Wellness Program to tuition reimbursement, growth opportunities and work/life resources. There's a lot more to our benefits than your typical plan.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1924
WEBSITE
http://www.scripps.org/careers