Substance Abuse Nursing Jobs

Substance abuse nursing jobs are in place at a range of healthcare facilities to provide emotional support and administer medication if necessary. The common activities for an individual with a substance abuse nursing job typically are the first to assess the condition of the patient.

Prospective job seekers should begin to prepare themselves with an associate degree, a diploma, or a bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited medical program. Ranging from 2 to 4 years to complete, these programs are offered around the country at many medical education institutions. The National Council Licensure Examination must also be passed to obtain a nursing license before becoming employed in any state.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics there will be a 22 percent increase in nursing employment over the course of the 2008 to 2018 decade. This rate will be higher than the national average employment for all occupations with the demand attributed to several factors. Advancements in healthcare technology, the broadening of healthcare services and the rise in the elderly population will create favorable opportunities for qualified job seekers.

Substance Abuse jobs have a very promising outlook. Get started now. Search for Substance Abuse jobs at healthcareerweb.com, your connection to substance abuse and professionals.

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Newest Substance abuse nursing Jobs

Date Title Company Location Type
05-21-2012 RN Manager - Amerigroup Corp New York, NY Full-Time
... Location: US-NY-New York Search Category: Nursing Type: Regular ... effective utilization of health, mental health, and substance abuse services of ...
05-21-2012 RN Manager - Amerigroup Corp New York, NY Full-Time
... Location: US-NY-New York Search Category: Nursing Type: Regular ... effective utilization of health, mental health, and substance abuse services of ...
05-21-2012 Pre-Operative Clearance RN Job Cleveland Clinic Cleveland, OH Full-Time
... Using comprehensive assessment skills the nurse coordinates, analyzes ... Acute Pain, Elevated Liver Function Test, Alcohol Abuse, Chronic Pain. ...
05-20-2012 Registered Nurse (RN) ON CALL The Mentor Network Phoenix, AZ Full-Time
... nursing services, training and support to address the medical psychiatric needs of individuals with developmental disabilities, substance abuse ...
05-20-2012 Temporary Part Time Registered Nurse (RN) The Mentor Network Santa Rosa, CA Full-Time
... nursing services, training and support to address the medical psychiatric needs of individuals with developmental disabilities, substance abuse ...
05-20-2012 Registered Nurse (RN) BAKERSFIELD The Mentor Network Bakersfield, CA Full-Time
... nursing services, training and support to address the medical psychiatric needs of individuals with developmental disabilities, substance abuse ...
05-20-2012 Registered Nurse (RN) The Mentor Network Germantown, MD Full-Time
... nursing services, training and support to address the medical psychiatric needs of individuals with developmental disabilities, substance abuse ...
05-20-2012 Registered Nurse (RN) The Mentor Network Montclair, CA Full-Time
... nursing services, training and support to address the medical psychiatric needs of individuals with developmental disabilities, substance abuse ...
05-19-2012 Nurse Practitioner-Psychiatric Intermountain Healthcare Salt Lake City, UT Part-Time
... The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will assist with the diagnosis of mental health and substance abuse problems. They ...
05-19-2012 Registered Nurse (RN) ON CALL The Mentor Network Fairfax, CA Full-Time
... nursing services, training and support to address the medical psychiatric needs of individuals with developmental disabilities, substance abuse ...