Night Shift Nurse- RN or LPN - Full Time - Detox and Residential
About The Position
Rushton Recovery is seeking a compassionate, reliable, and motivated Full-Time Overnight Nurse to join their team. They are a private, 12-bed detox and residential addiction treatment facility located in South Lyon, Michigan. The smaller patient population allows the nursing team to provide individualized care, develop meaningful relationships, and play an important role in helping individuals begin their recovery journey. They are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, demonstrates sound clinical judgment, and enjoys being part of a supportive, collaborative team. Rushton Recovery believes quality treatment begins with compassionate, dedicated professionals, and their nursing team plays an essential role in ensuring patients feel safe, supported, and cared for during some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives.
Requirements
- Current, active Michigan RN or LPN license in good standing.
- Strong assessment, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and exercise sound clinical judgment.
- Dependable, professional, and comfortable working overnight shifts.
- Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in detoxification, addiction medicine, behavioral health, or residential treatment.
- Familiarity with withdrawal assessment tools such as CIWA and COWS.
- Experience with electronic medical records and medication administration.
- Addiction treatment experience is preferred but not required. Nurses with backgrounds in other healthcare settings who are interested in learning and growing in the field of addiction medicine are welcome.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care and medical monitoring for patients receiving detoxification and residential substance use disorder treatment.
- Monitor and assess patients experiencing alcohol, opioid, and other substance withdrawal.
- Administer medications and prescribed withdrawal management protocols according to physician orders.
- Monitor vital signs, withdrawal symptoms, and overall patient condition.
- Complete CIWA, COWS, and other appropriate clinical assessments.
- Recognize changes in patient condition and communicate concerns promptly to the physician or appropriate medical provider.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Complete medication administration records (MAR) and controlled substance counts.
- Collaborate with behavioral health technicians and other members of the treatment team.
- Provide compassionate, nonjudgmental care while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Respond appropriately to medical concerns and emergencies in accordance with facility protocols.
- Maintain a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment throughout the overnight shift.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
