Overnight Detox RN: Safe, Compassionate Care

Mountainside; Connecticut; On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefit package

Paid Time Off (increases after 1 year)

Paid holidays

401(k) with employer matching

Free meals on Canaan campus

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

Mountainside Treatment Center is seeking a compassionate Overnight Detox Nurse in Canaan, CT. You will conduct comprehensive nursing assessments, administer detox medications, monitor withdrawal symptoms, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, respectful care.

The role offers a full-time 36-hour schedule, with shift differentials for evenings and overnights. A Connecticut RN license and experience in medical or behavioral health settings are preferred, with strong

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Connecticut.
• Experience in medical, psychiatric, or behavioral health settings.
• Substance use treatment experience preferred.
• Knowledge of withdrawal symptoms and detox protocols.
• Strong assessment and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Comfort with EMR and basic computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Complete thorough nursing assessments upon admission.
• Safely administer medications per detox protocols and orders.
• Monitor withdrawal symptoms and vital signs.
• Identify and respond to evolving medical or psychiatric concerns.
• Collaborate with MDs, APRNs, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the EMR.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.

Skills

Nursing fundamentals

Vital signs assessment

Detox protocol knowledge

Critical thinking

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation accuracy

Emergency response

Communication skills

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Mountainside Treatment Center is seeking a compassionate Overnight Detox Nurse in Canaan, CT. You will conduct comprehensive nursing assessments, administer detox medications, monitor withdrawal symptoms, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, respectful care.

The role offers a full-time 36-hour schedule, with shift differentials for evenings and overnights. A Connecticut RN license and experience in medical or behavioral health settings are preferred, with strong