Detox Nurse (LPN or RN) - Monday Day Shift - 16-Bed, Home-style Facility

Recovery Works NW; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 83,000 - 104,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick Time

Time and a Half Holiday Pay

401k with up to 3% match

CEU reimbursement

Company-paid licensure/certification

Job summary

Recovery Works NW is seeking a Part-Time Detox Nurse (LPN or RN) for a 16-bed, home-style medically managed withdrawal management facility in Oregon. You will monitor withdrawal, administer medications, document patient status, and respond to emergencies to keep patients safe and supported during detox.

The role offers a consistent Monday day shift with a supportive team, competitive hourly pay, and the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to early recovery care.

Qualifications

• Current Oregon LPN or RN license
• Direct patient care experience required
• Detox, behavioral health, or substance use treatment experience preferred
• Strong assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Current BLS, or willingness to obtain via company-paid class within 6 weeks of hire

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients and assess withdrawal symptoms
• Administer medications and monitor patient response
• Document patient status, vital signs, and condition changes
• Respond to medical concerns and emergencies
• Collaborate with providers, counselors, and nursing assistant staff
• Help ensure safe, compassionate care throughout detox

Job description

About Recovery Works NW

We are committed to non-judgmental, compassionate care for people navigating substance use and mental health challenges. If you want a part-time nursing role where you can build patient rapport, use your clinical skills, and be part of a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role

We are seeking a Part-Time Detox Nurse (LPN or RN) for our 16-bed, home-style medically managed withdrawal management facility. You’ll play a key role in keeping patients safe and supported through assessment, medication administration, withdrawal monitoring, documentation, and emergency response when needed.

Why Apply

• Consistent Monday Day Shift schedule
• Small 16-bed setting with a more personal environment than larger facilities.
• Family-owned, community-based program
• Approachable leadership
• Supportive team and good staffing support
• Meaningful work with patients in early recovery

Schedule

• Monday 7am-730pm
• 12 hour shift with a 30 minute lunch

Compensation & Benefits

• $40-$50/hr depending on certifications and qualifications
• Sick Time (40 hours annually)

• Time and a Half Holiday Pay
• 401k and up to 3% match after 3 months of employment
• Up to $400 per year for approved CEUs
• All required licensure/certification costs for position paid for by the company

What You’ll Do

• Monitor patients and assess withdrawal symptoms
• Administer medications and monitor patient response
• Document patient status, vital signs, and condition changes
• Respond to medical concerns and emergencies
• Collaborate with providers, counselors, and nursing assistant staff
• Help ensure safe, compassionate care throughout detox

Minimum Requirements

• Current Oregon LPN or RN license
• Direct patient care experience required
• Detox, behavioral health, or substance use treatment experience preferred
• Strong assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Current BLS, or willingness to obtain via company-paid class within 6 weeks of hire

Position is contingent on passing an OHA Background check and successful completion of a urine analysis (UA) after accepting job offer

Recovery Works NW is an "Equal Opportunity Employer" and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we participate in the federal Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) program. As part of this program, you may be invited to complete a voluntary pre-screening survey during the application process.