Addiction Staff Registered Nurse (RN)

The Dimock Center; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dimock Center in Boston, MA is seeking an Addiction Staff Nurse (RN) to provide detoxification and stabilization care for patients with substance use disorders. This full-time role covers 3x12 shifts from 11am to 11pm, requiring strong assessment skills, clinical judgment, and a teamwork-focused approach to safe, evidence-based care.

Responsibilities include admission assessments, vital signs monitoring, withdrawal management, medication administration, patient education, and documentation

Qualifications

• Massachusetts RN license required.
• Experience in addiction treatment preferred.
• Strong foundation in medical-surgical nursing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct admission nursing assessments.
• Monitor vital signs and withdrawal symptoms.
• Identify and manage co-occurring medical conditions.
• Administer medications to manage withdrawal symptoms.
• Provide evidence-based nursing care for safety and stabilization.
• Educate patients about detoxification and recovery.
• Collaborate with physicians, NPs, counselors, and other team members.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in the EHR.
• Adhere to confidentiality, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety activities.
• Engage in ongoing training to maintain clinical competence.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Vital signs

Detox management

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Massachusetts RN license

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Addiction Staff Registered Nurse (RN)

• Approved Salary: $50-$55/hr
• Schedule: Full-time, 3x12 shifts per week, swing shift 11am to 11pm

You are a skilled, dependable registered nurse who works well under pressure, values teamwork, and is committed to delivering safe, evidence-based care. You bring compassion, professionalism, and clinical judgment to caring for patients experiencing Substance Use Disorder and acute withdrawal.

The Dimock Center is a federally qualified community health center that heals and uplifts individuals, families, and communities. Our vision is to redefine the model of a healthy community by creating equitable access to comprehensive health care and education. We promote a culture of respect, excellence, accountability, and commitment to both our employees and the communities we serve.

Our Behavioral Health Services provide residential and outpatient treatment for individuals living with mental illness and substance use disorders. For many patients, these services are life-stabilizing and life-saving.

Summary/Objective

The Addiction Staff Nurse plays a critical role in the delivery of safe, structured detoxification and stabilization services. This is a hands-on clinical role requiring strong assessment skills, sound judgment, and the ability to respond effectively in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment. Nurses are responsible for monitoring withdrawal, managing medical needs, and supporting patients through early recovery in collaboration with an interdisciplinary care team.

Essential Functions

• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments upon admission and throughout treatment.
• Monitor vital signs, withdrawal symptoms, and overall patient status, responding promptly to changes or emergent conditions.
• Identify and manage co-occurring medical conditions that may impact detoxification or stabilization.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered to manage withdrawal symptoms and medical concerns.
• Provide evidence-based nursing care to promote patient safety, comfort, and stabilization.
• Offer patient education and supportive communication related to detoxification, recovery, and treatment expectations.
• Work closely with physicians, nurse practitioners, counselors, and other team members to support individualized treatment plans.
• Communicate clearly and professionally regarding patient status, concerns, and care needs.
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation in the electronic health record.
• Adhere to all confidentiality, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety activities as assigned.
• Engage in required training and continuing education to maintain clinical competence.

Competencies

• Ability to remain calm, professional, and effective in high-stress situations.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and clinical decision-making skills.
• Commitment to ethical practice, patient dignity, and recovery-oriented care.

Required Qualifications

• Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• Experience in addiction treatment, detoxification, or acute behavioral health settings strongly preferred.
• Solid foundation in medical-surgical nursing and management of co-occurring medical conditions.

EEO Statement

At The Dimock Center, we are deeply committed to fostering an environment of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We value the diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of both our staff and the communities we serve and are dedicated to creating a welcoming, supportive workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute to our mission.