Overnight Detox Nurse

Mountainside Treatment Center; Canaan (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

401(k) with employer matching

Free meals on Canaan campus

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

Mountainside Treatment Center in Canaan, CT, is seeking an Overnight Detox Nurse to provide essential medical care during the detox phase. You will perform assessments, monitor withdrawal, administer medications, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safety, comfort, and dignity for clients.

This full-time position offers shift-based compensation with potential for evening/overnight differentials, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Connecticut.
• Experience in medical, psychiatric, or behavioral health settings.
• Substance use treatment experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of withdrawal symptoms and detox protocols.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Comfort with electronic medical records and basic computer systems.

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 closely with MDs, APRNs, and the interdisciplinary team
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards (DPH, CARF, TJC, ASAM, OSHA)
• Support a safe, respectful, and therapeutic environment for clients

Skills

Nursing assessments

Critical thinking

Vital signs monitoring

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Description

Overnight Detox Nurse

Canaan, CT

About the Position:

At Mountainside, our nurses play a critical role in helping clients safely begin their recovery journey. We’re seeking compassionate, detail-oriented Registered Nurses to join our Detox team—professionals who are energized by meaningful work and thrive in a fast-paced, team-driven environment.

As a Detox Nurse, you’ll provide essential medical care and monitoring to clients during one of the most critical phases of treatment. You’ll conduct comprehensive assessments, administer medications, and closely monitor withdrawal symptoms—ensuring each client’s safety, comfort, and dignity throughout the detox process. You’ll work alongside a multidisciplinary team of medical and clinical professionals, contributing to a highly collaborative and supportive care environment.

Schedule:

Full-Time 36 hours: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday: 6:30 pm - 7:00 am

What You'll Do:

• 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 closely with MDs, APRNs, and the interdisciplinary team
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards (DPH, CARF, TJC, ASAM, OSHA)
• Support a safe, respectful, and therapeutic environment for clients

Qualifications:

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Connecticut
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred
• Experience in medical, psychiatric, or behavioral health settings
• Substance use treatment experience strongly preferred
• Knowledge of withdrawal symptoms and detox protocols
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Comfort with electronic medical records and basic computer systems

Why Join Mountainside?

• Ongoing learning and professional growth opportunities
• Opportunity to make an immediate, meaningful impact in clients’ lives
• Collaborative, mission-driven team environment

Compensation:

The base salary range for the position is $38.00 - $45.00 per hour before any shift differentials. Actual pay is determined based on a number of job-related factors including skills, education, training, credentials, experience, scope and complexity of role responsibilities, geographic location, performance, and working conditions. This position is eligible for shift differentials, with increased hourly rates offered for many evening, overnight, and weekend shifts. Specific eligibility is reviewed during the interview process.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefit package
• Paid Time Off (which increases after 1 year with Mountainside)
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Free meals while working on the Canaan campus
• Monthly $75.00 wellness reimbursement. Our Wellness Reimbursement benefit is meant to encourage employees to engage in productive self-care to avoid burnout and compassion fatigue.

About Mountainside:

Mountainside Treatment Center is a dynamic, fast-paced and growing recovery facility that values innovation and an obsession with providing Best in Class service to our Clients. Founded in 1998, we are a leading behavioral healthcare provider dedicated to treating alcohol dependency and drug addiction. Accredited by The Joint Commission and CARF for its high standards of care, Mountainside seeks out passionate and talented individuals to join its staff. We believe that every employee, regardless of position, plays a vital role in our success.

Here at Mountainside Treatment Center, we strongly prefer all employees to be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 (including regularly scheduled boosters) and the Flu as recommended by the CDC.

Mountainside is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

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