Detox Nurse

LIGHTSHARE BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS & RECOVERY • Sarasota, FL

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About The Position

The Detox Nurse provides specialized nursing care to patients undergoing detoxification from alcohol, opioids, and other drugs. The role includes monitoring patients’ physical and psychological conditions to support safe withdrawal management and minimize complications. The nurse collaborates with physicians, counselors, social workers, and other multidisciplinary team members to develop and implement individualized care plans; educates patients and families about detoxification, withdrawal symptoms, and strategies for long-term recovery; and supports patient safety, comfort, and continued rehabilitation.

The schedule consists of 12-hour day shifts, working four days one week and three days the next, with every other weekend required. Lightshare emphasizes compassion, acceptance, respect, empowerment, and stewardship. The employer is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities.

Requirements

• Hold a current, valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the United States.
• Hold Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in behavioral health, knowledge of withdrawal symptoms, medication administration, and patient monitoring.
• Experience in inpatient or outpatient detoxification or addiction treatment settings.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems and documentation standards.
• Clinical assessment, communication, critical thinking, decision-making, compassionate support, emotional resilience, and healthcare technology skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments upon admission to determine detoxification needs and risks.
• Regularly monitor vital signs and withdrawal symptoms to identify adverse reactions or complications.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments according to established protocols and physician orders.
• Provide emotional support and educate patients and families about detoxification and recovery options.
• Accurately document patient progress and promptly communicate changes in condition to the healthcare team.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care plans and facilitate transitions to subsequent treatment phases.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment that supports patient dignity and confidentiality.

Benefits

• 168 hours of vacation time.
• Three Mental Wellness Days.
• Medical insurance, prescription tools, dental and vision coverage, mental health and wellness programs, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment (ADD) coverage.
• Ability to participate in a 401(k) plan.
• Supplemental accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed