Detox Nurse

CRI-Help; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical insurance paid by company

Dependent coverage 40%

401(k) 4% match

12 paid holidays

Educational assistance

Life insurance $25,000

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

CRI-Help is seeking a Detox Nurse to oversee clients’ health during treatment episodes and provide nursing care across the detox, intake, and technician interfaces. You will supervise medication handling and ensure accurate documentation.

You will transcribe MD orders, monitor vitals, and support utilization reviews while maintaining high standards of HIPAA compliance and CARF/DHCS guidelines. This is an on-site role across Los Angeles County.

Qualifications

• Must have advanced understanding of substance use disorders and detoxification care.
• Experience with ASAM, CIWA and COWS assessments is required.
• Ability to document accurately and prepare reports.
• Strong medication management and patient safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess detoxification progress for clients.
• Provide nursing care across admission, treatment, and discharge stages.
• Train and supervise Detox Technicians on medications.
• Transcribe MD orders into client charts and monitor administration.
• Record vitals, update logs, and complete reports.
• Support 65% monthly DMC billing productivity.

Skills

Detox protocols

ASAM/CIWA/COWS

EHR navigation

HIPAA compliance

Medication management

Diversity experience

Documentation

Team communication

CARF/DHCS standards

Drug Medi-Cal regs

Computer literacy

Clinical assessment

Education

CA RN license (preferred)

CA Vocational Nursing license

CPR/First Aid or BLS

Tools

EHR system

Job description

DETOX NURSE

CRI-Help is a substance use disorder treatment center with several locations across Los Angeles County. We've been around since 1971 and are noted as an organization practicing integrity in our commitment to ethical and meaningful client care. Our mission is to improve the welfare of the community by providing first-class substance use disorder treatment to adults and families seeking freedom from the bondage of addiction, and we live out that mission everyday with our staff and clients.

As a nonprofit organization, CRI-Help is a qualifying employer affording our full-time employees the opportunity to begin, or continue, the process of seeking PSLF (Public Service Loan Forgiveness). In addition, our benefits package for full-time employees is quite robust- especially the option for 100% employer-paid Medical insurance, including an additional 40% paid coverage for dependents, which accompanies our 401k with 4% match option nicely. Please see the full list of benefits below, especially the 12 paid holidays per year (we are a 24/7 facility, so not all employees will be able to take all 12 paid holidays off- but will still get paid for the holiday in addition to their hours worked).

CRI-Help is an amazing organization to be a part of and I strongly encourage you to consider joining the team! We opened a new facility in Lincoln Heights in January 2025 and are still hiring for all roles- keep referring back to https://crihelp.bamboohr.com/careers/ for current openings at all sites.

Basic Function

• The Detox Nurse provides feedback and oversight to CRI-Help's Detox, Intake, and Technician Departments regarding clients’ health statuses during their treatment episodes.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess clients’ detoxification processes.
• Provide nursing care and assist in the pre-admission, admission, treatment, and discharge processes for clients.
• Provide medication training and oversight to Detox Technicians and Residential Support Technicians.
• Receive MD orders and transcribe them into clients’ charts.
• Observe clients’ self-administration of medications and treatment as prescribed by written MD orders.
• Assess for clients’ medication reactions and medication adherence.
• Assist in medically clearing clients for Detox and Residential levels of care.
• Clear clients to volunteer in the kitchen, and to use the gym.
• Monitor and review medication tapers for Detox clients.
• Conduct utilization reviews with managed care organizations and other third-party payers.
• Review Detox and Residential medication logs, reviewing for medication errors, providing corrective supervision when necessary.
• Measure vital signs and record results.
• Complete necessary client documentation, logs, maintenance reports, and incident reports.
• Maintain a minimum of 65% DMC billing productivity per month.
• Assist with general Detox Unit duties.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by The Director of Nursing.

Skills / Knowledge

• Must have an advanced understanding of substance use and psychological disorders.
• Must understand detoxification protocols, and related care, including symptoms and medications.
• Must be able to conduct ASAM, CIWA, and COWS assessments.
• Must be able to accurately record information and prepare reports.
• Must be able to properly manage medications.
• Must have experience working with diverse populations.
• Must be able to properly conduct required assessments.
• Must be able to navigate CRI-Help’s Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
• Must be computer proficient.
• Must have advanced knowledge of HIPAA.
• Must be familiar with medical/psychiatric problems common to clients with substance use disorders.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with clients, treatment team, and outside entities.
• Must have an in-depth knowledge of CARF, DHCS Alcohol and / or Other Drug Certification Standards, and Drug Medi-Cal regulations.

Education / Training

• Preferred: Licensed Registered Nurse with the State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Registered Nursing
• Minimum Requirement: Must be currently registered with California Board of Vocational Nursing.
• Must possess active, classroom CPR and First Aid Certification or BLS Certification.

Experience

• Must have experience working in a Substance Use Disorder (SUD) facility.
• Must have two or more years of clinical nursing experience, preferably in substance abuse treatment.

Working Conditions

• Occasionally ascend and descend stairs.
• Frequently stand and / or sit for 6-8 hours.
• Frequently crouch below the waist and / or above the shoulders.Frequently lift and / or move objects up to 25 lbs.
• Occasionally push and / or pull objects up to 25 lbs.
• Occasionally work at various locations across Los Angeles County.

Special Conditions

• Must be willing to undergo random drug screenings.

Position Reports To

• Director of Nursing

Pay Range

• $30 - $40 / Hour

Position Type

• Full-Time, Non-Exempt, Hourly, In-Person

Benefits

• 100% Paid Blue Shield Trio Plan Medical Insurance Option
• 80% Paid Blue Shield Access+ Plan Medical Insurance Option
• 80% Paid Kaiser Medical Insurance Option
• 40% Dependent Coverage on Medical Insurance Plan
• 80% Paid Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid time off (10 Paid Sick Days Annually, 12 Paid Holidays Annually, Paid Vacation)
• Educational Assistance Tuition Reimbursement Program
• 401(k) 4% Employer Match
• 100% Paid $25,000 Life Insurance Plan with option to voluntarily increase coverage

CRI-Help ensures that all applicants are treated with equal consideration, without regard to age, race, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin, ethnic / cultural identification, religion, sexual preference, or disability.