Substance Use Nurse — CSTAR Program

Job overview

The Substance Use Nurse role is onsite in Florissant, MO. Compensation is not specified. The nurse supports a CSTAR (Comprehensive Substance Treatment and Rehabilitation) program serving people with alcohol or substance use disorders. The role combines nursing care with recovery-focused support. It includes monitoring health and recovery progress, administering prescribed medications, educating patients and caregivers, collecting specimens, maintaining records, and collaborating with counselors, social workers, and other healthcare providers.

What you'll do

• Monitor physical health
• administer medications, including those used for withdrawal management
• assess and document wellness and recovery progress
• educate patients and caregivers
• collect blood or urine specimens for testing
• maintain a safe therapeutic environment and accurate health records
• and collaborate with treatment staff and healthcare providers.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

substance use nurse

cstar

florissant mo

people's health centers

full-time

day shift

substance use disorder care

medication administration

patient education

specimen collection

lpn

rn

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting accepts LPN and RN applicants with current Missouri nursing licensure.

About the employer

PEOPLE'S HEALTH CENTERS is hiring for this role. Industry: Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers. Sector: 62.