Description

Help Adolescents Build a New Legacy

At Clearfork Academy, we provide high-quality substance abuse and mental health treatment for adolescents and young adults. We're seeking a compassionate, dependable, and clinically focused Registered Nurse (RN) who enjoys balancing direct patient care with collaboration, clinical problem-solving, and leadership responsibilities.

This role is ideal for a nurse who thrives in a fast-paced treatment environment, values established clinical protocols, enjoys working closely with multidisciplinary teams, and takes pride in helping patients safely navigate recovery. If you are motivated by meaningful work, changing priorities, and making a measurable impact on patient outcomes, we encourage you to apply.

What You'll Do

• Assess and monitor adolescents and young adults receiving treatment for substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders
• Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders, nursing standards, and facility policies
• Complete nursing assessments, medication reconciliations, vital signs, withdrawal monitoring, and ongoing patient evaluations
• Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, psychiatrists, therapists, utilization review staff, and behavioral health technicians to coordinate care
• Respond promptly and effectively to medical and behavioral emergencies
• Monitor and document changes in patient condition, treatment progress, and medication effectiveness
• Participate actively in treatment team meetings and contribute to patient care planning
• Educate patients and families regarding medications, wellness, recovery, and treatment expectations
• Ensure compliance with infection control, medication management, and patient safety standards
• Train and support LVNs, medical assistants, and non-medical staff regarding nursing procedures and patient care practices
• Perform phlebotomy, laboratory coordination, and medication inventory functions
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the electronic health record
• Assist in identifying risks, preventing crises, and supporting a safe treatment environment
• Support quality improvement initiatives and regulatory compliance requirements

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role?

You may be a great fit if you:

• Enjoy balancing independent clinical judgment with established medical protocols
• Thrive in environments with changing priorities, deadlines, and patient needs
• Prefer meaningful work that combines patient interaction with clinical responsibility
• Communicate in a calm, professional, and persuasive manner when collaborating with patients, families, and colleagues
• Appreciate structure but enjoy enough variety to keep each day engaging
• Stay focused under pressure and can effectively prioritize competing demands
• Value teamwork and enjoy collaborating with multidisciplinary professionals
• Use both clinical reasoning and compassion when making patient care decisions
• Take pride in accuracy, consistency, and following best-practice standards
• Adapt well to different situations while maintaining professionalism and composure
• Enjoy helping others through education, support, and encouragement
• Are dependable, accountable, and committed to delivering high-quality patient care

What We're Looking For

Education, Training, and Experience

• Current and active Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the Texas Board of Nursing
• Minimum of one year of nursing experience preferred
• Behavioral health, addiction treatment, psychiatric nursing, detoxification, or substance use treatment experience preferred
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Current Handle With Care certification required or ability to obtain upon hire
• Experience working with adolescents and young adults preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of nursing principles, patient assessment, and clinical care planning
• Knowledge of substance use disorders, behavioral health conditions, and recovery-oriented treatment approaches
• Familiarity with the Texas Nurse Practice Act and professional nursing standards
• Knowledge of medications, indications, contraindications, side effects, and medication management procedures
• Working knowledge of ASAM criteria and behavioral health treatment practices preferred
• Strong documentation and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary teams
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to