Registered Nurse - Addictions Services (2nd/3rd Shifts)

Make a Difference. Support Recovery. Change Lives.

Are you a compassionate Registered Nurse who believes in the power of recovery and the importance of treating every patient with dignity, respect, and understanding? Join our Addiction Services team and play a vital role in helping individuals navigate their recovery journey.

As a Registered Nurse in Addiction Services, you will provide compassionate, high-quality nursing care to individuals receiving treatment for substance use disorders. Working collaboratively with our Nurse Practitioner (NP), Medical Doctor (MD), and multidisciplinary care team, you will help patients manage their health, understand their treatment options, and build the skills needed to support long-term wellness and recovery.

This is an opportunity to combine your clinical expertise with your passion for helping others—making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients, families, and the community.

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing, coordinating, and managing patient care in accordance with applicable state and federal laws, regulations, professional nursing standards, and the RN’s scope of practice. Under the direction and delegation of the NP or MD, the RN supports the delivery of safe, effective, and patient-centered medical services while promoting recovery, wellness, and continuity of care.

What You’ll Do

Deliver Compassionate, Patient-Centered Care

• Build trusting, professional relationships with prospective and current patients to support engagement in treatment and recovery.
• Assess patient needs through medical history reviews, interviews, observations, and appropriate nursing assessments.
• Triage medical concerns accurately and promptly, identifying needs that require further evaluation or intervention.
• Assist with components of physical examinations as ordered by the NP or MD.
• Monitor vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respirations, as directed.
• Recognize changes in patient condition and communicate concerns to the appropriate medical provider.

Support Medication Safety and Treatment Success

• Administer medications safely and accurately in accordance with provider orders, established protocols, and applicable regulations.
• Monitor and evaluate patient responses to medications, including side effects, involuntary movements, and adherence to prescribed treatment.
• Maintain accurate medication administration records, complete medication audits, and coordinate prescriptions with external pharmacies.
• Promote medication safety through proper medication storage, documentation, inventory management, and compliance with controlled substance regulations.
• Reinforce prescribed treatment plans and help patients understand their medications and the role they play in recovery.

Collaborate to Improve Patient Outcomes

• Work closely with the NP or MD, nursing staff, medical assistants, and other members of the multidisciplinary team to coordinate patient care.
• Support the development of individualized care solutions that promote patient health, comfort, and safety.
• Coordinate referrals and assist with transitions between healthcare settings, including admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Communicate relevant patient information to the care team to promote continuity of care and informed clinical decision-making.
• Provide direction, delegation, and oversight to LPNs and Medical Assistants within established policies, applicable standards, and each team member’s scope of practice.

Educate, Empower, and Advocate for Patients

• Help patients take an active role in their health by establishing meaningful care goals and encouraging independence.
• Educate patients and, when appropriate, their families and support systems about medical conditions, medications, preventive care, and self-management strategies.
• Explain individualized treatment plans, diagnoses, laboratory and test results, and prescribed therapies within the RN’s scope of practice.
• Advocate for patients’ needs, preferences, dignity, and access to appropriate care.
• Promote a respectful, supportive environment that recognizes each patient’s unique experiences and recovery goals.

Maintain Quality, Safety, and Compliance

• Uphold nursing standards, professional ethics, clinical boundaries, and confidentiality requirements.
• Follow infection prevention and control procedures, medication administration protocols, and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and timely documentation in patient charts, departmental records, and the electronic health record (EHR).
• Help ensure medical records and clinical practices meet organizational, regulatory, and professional standards.
• Monitor medical supplies and medication inventory to support safe, efficient, and uninterrupted patient care.
• Follow agency policies, procedures, clinical guidelines, and applicable standards established by the Ohio Board of Nursing and other governing authorities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Bring to the Team

We’re looking for a nurse who combines strong clinical judgment with compassion, professionalism, and a genuine commitment to supporting individuals affected by substance use disorders.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and patient service skills, with a respectful, nonjudgmental approach to care.
• Compassion, empathy, and the ability to establish appropriate therapeutic relationships.
• Strong clinical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Basic computer and mathematical skills.
• Familiarity with electronic health records and medical charting systems.
• Proficiency in using medical instruments and clinical equipment.
• Commitment to professional boundaries, patient confidentiality, and ethical nursing practice.
• Ability to anticipate needs, solve problems, and respond appropriately to changing patient conditions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Minimum of two years of nursing experience.
• Current, active Registered Nurse license in the State of Ohio.
• Valid driver's license and current automobile insurance.

Essential Functions and Physical Demands

The position requires the ability to perform essential nursing and patient care responsibilities in a clinical setting and travel as needed for assigned job duties.

Positional Requirements

• Frequent standing and walking.
• Infrequent sitting.
• Driving as required by assigned job duties.

Gross Mobility

• Frequent to constant reaching, bending, and handling.
• Infrequent balancing, stooping, kneeling, or crouching.
• Rare lifting, climbing, or crawling.

Sensory Requirements

• Frequent to constant talking.
• Frequent near- and midrange visual acuity and visual accommodation.
• Occasional far visual acuity, depth perception, and field-of-vision demands.
• Infrequent use of color vision.
• Rare tasting or smelling.

Why This Role Matters

Recovery is a journey, and compassionate nursing care can make a lasting difference along the way. As part of our Addiction Services team, you will help patients feel supported, informed, and empowered to take meaningful steps toward better health and well-being.

If you are a dedicated Registered Nurse who values compassionate care, teamwork, and the opportunity to positively impact lives, we encourage you to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

A few recommendations to make the posting even more effective

• Highlight what makes your organization unique. If you offer a supportive team culture, professional development, predictable scheduling, or opportunities to grow in addiction medicine, include those benefits.

• Lead with purpose, not just responsibilities. Nurses considering addiction services may be especially interested in the opportunity to build therapeutic relationships, reduce stigma, and support meaningful patient progress.

• Consider adding compensation and benefits. Including the pay range, schedule, paid time off, insurance, retirement benefits, and any relevant certifications or training can help attract qualified candidates.

• Keep the expectations clear. The revised version retains the clinical, regulatory, documentation, and supervisory responsibilities so candidates understand the full scope of the position.