Registered Nurse (RN) nights

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for a full-time night‑shift position at our New Hampshire Detox Facility. The RN will work under the direction of the Director of Nursing and Charge Nurses, providing nursing care, medication administration, and coordination with the medical team.

Responsibilities

• Administer prescribed medications as directed by the medical team.
• Make independent decisions within scope of license regarding patient care.
• Use sound judgment to inform the Chief Nursing Officer/Charge Nurse and Medical Director of decisions and communication timing.
• Monitor and record all aspects of patient care in the Electronic Health System, including nursing assessments during intake, shift assessments (CIWA and COWS), changes in condition, progress updates, and discharge assessments.
• Follow universal infection control precautions, ensure PPE use, and enforce infection control and exposure policies.
• Reconcile medication at end of each shift, maintain accurate logs of controlled substance distribution per regulation.
• Ensure proper handoff during shift change to maintain continuity of care.
• Educate patients about their condition and assist physicians/ARNPs with accurate clinical reporting.
• Perform nursing assessments at intake and discharge, and complete required reports for insurance.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Nursing (or equivalent).
• Minimum 1+ years of RN experience in a detox or similar treatment facility.
• Current state RN license in good standing.
• Current CPR certification.
• Detox and psychiatric nursing experience required.
• Experience administering medications orally, subcutaneously, and intramuscularly.
• Ability to recognize signs and symptoms of withdrawal pain and critically dangerous medical emergencies and respond appropriately.
• Critical thinking, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to respond swiftly and calmly during patient emergencies.
• Familiarity with ASAM admission criteria (preferred).
• Knowledge of JCAHO Standards of Care for Behavioral Health.
• Experience with Electronic Health Record systems.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) matching.
• Paid Time Off.

Schedule

Full‑time night shift.