Overnight Detox Nurse

Mountainside Treatment Center • Canaan, CT

17d • $38 - $45 • Onsite

About The Position

Mountainside is seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented Registered Nurse to provide medical care and monitoring to clients during detox. The nurse conducts assessments, administers medications, monitors withdrawal symptoms, and supports clients’ safety, comfort, and dignity throughout the detox process. The role works closely with medical and clinical professionals in a collaborative care environment.

This is a full-time, 36-hour-per-week position scheduled Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. in Canaan, Connecticut.

Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Connecticut.
• Experience in medical, psychiatric, or behavioral health settings.
• Knowledge of withdrawal symptoms and detox protocols.
• Strong assessment, critical-thinking, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Comfort with electronic medical records and basic computer systems.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.
• Substance use treatment experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete thorough nursing assessments upon admission.
• Safely administer medications in accordance with detox protocols and provider orders.
• Monitor withdrawal symptoms, vital signs, and client responses to treatment.
• Identify and respond to emerging medical or psychiatric concerns.
• Collaborate with physicians, APRNs, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards, including DPH, CARF, TJC, ASAM, and OSHA.
• Support a safe, respectful, and therapeutic environment for clients.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit package.
• Paid Time Off, which increases after one year with Mountainside.
• Paid holidays.
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Free meals while working on the Canaan campus.
• Monthly $75 wellness reimbursement.
• Ongoing learning and professional growth opportunities.
• Shift differentials, with increased hourly rates offered for many evening, overnight, and weekend shifts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree