Registered Nurse, Addiction Medicine

About the role

The Addiction Staff Nurse plays a critical role in the delivery of safe, structured detoxification and stabilization services. This is a hands-on clinical role requiring strong assessment skills, sound judgment, and the ability to respond effectively in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment. Nurses are responsible for monitoring withdrawal, managing medical needs, and supporting patients through early recovery in collaboration with an interdisciplinary care team.

Responsibilities

• Assessment and Monitoring: Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments upon admission and throughout treatment. Monitor vital signs, withdrawal symptoms, and overall patient status, responding promptly to changes or emergent conditions. Identify and manage co-occurring medical conditions that may impact detoxification or stabilization.
• Patient Care: Administer medications and treatments as ordered to manage withdrawal symptoms and medical concerns. Provide evidence-based nursing care to promote patient safety, comfort, and stabilization. Offer patient education and supportive communication related to detoxification, recovery, and treatment expectations.
• Collaboration: Work closely with physicians, nurse practitioners, counselors, and other team members to support individualized treatment plans. Communicate clearly and professionally regarding patient status, concerns, and care needs.
• Documentation and Compliance: Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation in the electronic health record. Adhere to all confidentiality, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Quality and Professional Practice: Participate in quality improvement and patient safety activities as assigned. Engage in required training and continuing education to maintain clinical competence.

Qualifications

• Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• Experience in addiction treatment, detoxification, or acute behavioral health settings strongly preferred.
• Solid foundation in medical-surgical nursing and management of co-occurring medical conditions.
• Ability to remain calm, professional, and effective in high-stress situations.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and clinical decision-making skills.
• Commitment to ethical practice, patient dignity, and recovery-oriented care.

Pay

$50–$55/hr

Schedule

Full-time, 3x12 shifts per week, swing shift from 11am to 11pm