We need hope-bringers and changemakers — because the work we all do matters. If you’re passionate about making an impact with your time and being someone’s light in the darkness, we want you on our team.

Come Join Us to Do Mission-Based, Meaningful Work

Who We Are

Gaudenzia is one of the largest nonprofit providers of treatment to people with substance use and co-occurring disorders in the nation. We operate in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.  

Our caring, compassionate team is on a mission to save thousands of lives each year and bring hope to people devastated by substance use disorder. Together, we help individuals, families, and communities heal and thrive in the face of one of the most devastating public health crises of our time.

As our organization grows and evolves to meet the needs of our clients and communities, we’re seeking passionate, empathic individuals to help us make an impact. With your help, we can turn the tide on substance use disorder.    

Who We’re Looking For

A successful Charge Nurse enjoys working with people from diverse backgrounds and doesn’t shy away from honest and caring — yet sometimes difficult — conversations. This position is for you if you’re able to treat others with dignity, compassion, and respect, even in life’s most challenging moments.

This individual will be responsible for providing oversight of the day to day functions and staffing of the medical staff in collaboration with the Nurse Manager, and Program Leadership.  They will participate in facility activities as designated by the Nurse Manager or designee.  This individual will assist in ensuring compliance with meeting all local, state and federal regulations as well as accrediting agency standards.  Education, training, and mentoring nursing staff will be a primary function.

Responsibilities also include oversight of the initial nursing assessment on all new admissions, utilizing the required assessment forms within the electronic health record system, and following up on all clients during treatment. This individual will oversee scheduling the necessary visits with Health Care Providers to complete the initial physical exam and other health screenings as required by regulation.

Other duties will include, but not limited to: daily oversight of administering medications and recording this activity in the appropriate medical chart; arranging and coordinating all medical, dental, and vision exam appointments; ensuring there are adequate medical supplies; and securing necessary medical records on all clients.

Work is performed with considerable independence in accordance with established regulations, policies and procedures of the agency. Work is also performed in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, in a coordinated effort with the Nurse Manager, Program Director, and/or Director of Nursing.

• Treat all clients and staff with dignity and respect
• Complete or ensure completion of initial nursing assessment for clients and document in chart within 8 hours of admission in accordance with established program policies and state regulation
• Determine appropriateness and timely scheduling appointments with Health Care Providers to secure complete physical examinations, psychiatric appointments, required health screenings, and supplemental tests
• Oversight of medication practices, as well supervise the self-administered medications, where appropriate and allowed by regulation
• Maintain adequate inventory of medical supplies and accurate records of same in compliance with governing regulations and agency policy
• Ensure that clients have appropriate medical coverage to guarantee safety, adequate care, and provider compliance for payment
• Ensure proper safety and security of medication handling, storage, inventory, control, and administration as well as the proper storage of medical supplies as required by regulation
• Develop and implement individual or group health seminars, including, but not limited to: HIV/AIDS, nutrition, medication education, infectious diseases, mental health, MAT, and substance use disorders and etc.
• Participate in treatment/multidisciplinary team meetings, as directed
• Assure adherence to infection control policies and practices
• Respond and coordinate referrals for crisis, emergency care, or urgent care as warranted
• Collaborates with stakeholders when necessary to support facility needs.
• Maintain licensure with good standing local, state and federal guidelines.
• Assumes Nurse Managers duties during designated times, not to exceed more that 3 consecutive weeks unless otherwise agreed upon in writing with Human Resources.
• Required to work every other weekend as determined necessary by the Nurse Manager and scheduling needs.
• Minimum holiday requirement is 1 major summer holiday (Memorial Day, Independence Day or Labor Day) and 1 major winter Holiday (Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year’s Day (night shift: New Year’s Eve).
• This position is deemed essential and will be required to work during inclement weather.
• Other related duties as assigned by Nurse Supervisor/Manager or designee.

Benefits & Perks:

Gaudenzia is a diverse, inclusive workplace where purpose-driven people thrive. We think our team members are real heroes, and we believe those who devote their lives to making the world a better place deserve competitive salaries, generous health benefits, and unbeatable work-life balance in return.

Benefits & Perks at Gaudenzia include:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance (At No Cost)
• Short-Term Disability Insurance (At No Cost)
• Life Insurance (At No Cost)
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (At No Cost)
• Vision Insurance
• Various Supplemental Benefits (Aflac, Legal, Identity Theft & FSA)
• You generate two banks of time off: Personal and Vacation

• Paid Time Off (PTO) Accruals at 80 hours minimally during your 1^st year of employment
• Vacation Accruals at 80 hours minimally during your 1^st year of employment

• 10 Paid Holidays Per Calendar Year
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Education Assistance Benefit (Tuition Reimbursement)
• Full reimbursement for the cost of professional license/certification renewals
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with an Employer Match Up to 5%
• Employee Assistance Program

Gaudenzia is an equal opportunity employer. We do not practice or permit discrimination based on race, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, religion, creed, disability, or veteran’s status.

Education/ Training:

Degree from an accredited college or university’s professional nursing program; must possess current RN license in good standing for the applicable state and current CPR Certification.

Experience:                                

 Two to five years nursing experience, with one year in addictions, mental health, or related specialty.

BSN or Addiction/Psych certification serves as 1 year experience.                         

What Matters to Us? Our Mission & Our Operating Principles

Our Mission 

Gaudenzia aspires to connect individuals and families to addiction and mental health treatment so they can attain long-term recovery and achieve a fulfilling life embraced by a broad community of mutual support. 

Our Operating Principles:

 We, as members of the Gaudenzia Team, are committed to these principles. They guide the way we perform Gaudenzia business, every day.

1. We hold client care as our top priority.
2. We assume good intentions.
3. We are present, we connect, and we communicate with transparency, dignity, and respect.
4. We make data-driven decisions with courage, challenge the status quo, and find innovative ways to grow Gaudenzia and each other.
5. We support each other publicly and privately in all circumstances.
6. We provide and accept constructive, honest, respectful, and timely feedback with an open mind and without personalization.
7. We operate with integrity, focus on outcomes, and have a bias for action.
8. We follow through on agreements and honor commitments prioritized with a sense of urgency — someone’s life may depend on it.

Gaudenzia is proud to be an employer of choice — and a treatment provider of choice — in the substance use and co-occurring disorders treatment field. We work hard to foster an inclusive, supportive environment where our employees and clients always feel safe and welcome. Come work with us!