RN Charge Nurse

About the role

Madison East Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Madison, WI, is part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers, the leading provider of medication-assisted treatment in the nation. Our nursing team provides compassionate, high quality safe and efficient medication dispensing to patients that are seeking recovery from Opioid Use Disorder.

Schedule

Full-time, Monday–Friday, 4:30 AM–12:30 AM.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Competitive 401(k) plan
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Early morning hours offering a great work/life balance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering continued support to employee lifestyle and well-being
• Opportunity for growth that is second to none in the industry

Responsibilities

• Ensure the Medication Room is in full compliance with all facility/clinic policies, Federal and State Laws and Regulations at all times
• Supervise daily clinical operations for staff, make staff assignments, create schedules, and update schedules for providers and support staff when changes are made
• Supervise and evaluate work activities of nursing, technical, clerical, service, maintenance, and other clinic staff as directed
• Ensure medical records for patients are in compliance with facility/clinic policies, Federal and State Laws and Regulations; review medical records to ensure compliance
• Oversee quality assurance activities and compliance with operational standards; participate in program development, development or implementation of operating policy and procedure; promote continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices as requested
• Assist with the recruitment, hiring, and training of new staff
• Administer medications per physician/provider orders, accurately document medication administration, and ensure accurate count of controlled substance medication administration on required documents
• Perform blood and other specimen collection, processing, and reading test results as ordered by Program Physicians
• Transport medication to other locations and/or work on a CTC Mobile Unit based on clinic service model
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing (RN)
• Minimum of 2+ years related nursing practice
• Supervisory experience preferred, unless otherwise required by State or Licensing requirements
• Experience in behavioral health/addiction recovery environment (inpatient or outpatient) preferred
• Previous nursing experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings (outpatient, residential, or correctional facilities)
• Familiarity with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), including safe handling, administration, and documentation of methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone
• Experience in medication dispensing, monitoring patient dosing, and observing for adverse reactions or medication interactions
• Understanding of nursing best practices related to substance use treatment, including trauma-informed care and harm reduction principles
• Accurate and timely documentation of medication administration records (MARs), patient vitals, and incident reports in accordance with state and federal guidelines
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements (e.g., DEA, 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, and Joint Commission standards) related to controlled substances and patient care
• Proven ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team, including physicians, counselors, case managers, and support staff to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care
• Current RN license in the state of Wisconsin
• Current CPR certification where required by state regulation