RN Addiction Specialist

CompDrug; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 Weeks PTO

10 Holidays

Medical benefits

Student loan repayment

License fees paid

No parking fees

Supportive workplace

Career development

Community nonprofit

Direct impact

Job summary

CompDrug is seeking an RN Addiction Specialist to join our outpatient nursing team in Columbus. You will provide safe, compassionate care with a focus on recovery, patient education, and high-quality service within a nonprofit community setting.

As a leader in direct care and care planning, you’ll perform assessments, administer and monitor medications, conduct in-person and telehealth visits, and coordinate referrals with multidisciplinary partners.

Qualifications

• Active Ohio RN license required.
• Certified Addiction Registered Nurse (CARN) status required.
• Minimum 3 years RN experience in addictions nursing.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Experience with EHR and clinical software.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing assessments and ongoing patient evaluations.
• Administer medications safely and accurately.
• Conduct in-person and telehealth nursing visits.
• Respond to patient concerns and escalate issues when needed.
• Create and implement nursing plans based on assessments and toxicology results.
• Review labs and toxicity results with patients.
• Educate patients about medications and treatment plans.
• Coordinate referrals with other healthcare providers.
• Delegate nursing care and supervise staff as needed.
• Develop nursing education curricula and lead training.
• Ensure timely documentation in the EHR.

Skills

RN license (OH)

CARN status

Accredited nursing program graduate

3+ years in addiction nursing

Excellent communication

EHR proficiency

Adaptable

Empathetic care

Education

BSN (preferred)

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

RN Addiction Specialist

Meaningful Nursing. Exceptional Benefits. Work-Life Balance.

Looking for a nursing career where you can make a difference while enjoying great benefits, professional growth, and time for life outside of work?

At CompDrug, you'll find more than a job. You'll find a mission. As a nonprofit healthcare organization dedicated to improving lives throughout our community, we are seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team.

Join Our Mission

At CompDrug, every interaction is an opportunity to change a life. As an RN Addiction Specialist, you’ll be a leader in a dedicated team providing compassionate care, supporting recovery, and helping individuals build healthier futures.

This is an opportunity to provide high-quality patient care in a supportive outpatient environment while enjoying an exceptional benefits package, acollaborative team culture, and a schedule that allows for a healthy work-life balance.

Why Nurses Choose CompDrug

Besides our Mission and helping our community, we also offer an Outstanding Benefits Package

We invest in our employees because they make our mission possible.

• 4 Weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 10 Paid Holidays Annually
• Comprehensive Medical BenefitsWellness Program to Support Your Health and Well-Being
• Student Loan Repayment
• Professional License Fees Paid
• No Parking Fees
• Supportive, Team-Oriented Workplace
• Career Development and Continuing Education Opportunities
• Work for a Community-Focused Nonprofit Organization
• Make a Direct Impact on Individuals and Families in Your Community

Our nursing team enjoys schedules designed to support personal well-being and family life. With early start times and early end times, you'll have more time to enjoy afternoons and evenings doing the things that matter most.

Whether it's spending time with family, pursuing hobbies, attending classes, or simply enjoying a better balance between work and home, CompDrug supports your lifestyle.

Position Summary

The RN Addiction Specialist works under the direction of the Manager of Nursing Services to provide safe, compassionate, and high-quality patient care in a fast-paced and highly regulated outpatient treatment environment.

The RN Addiction Specialist is a leader in providing direct care, care planning, nursing education, implementing new technologies, effective communication, and administrative duties. This position is ideal for a nurse who values meaningful patient relationships, teamwork, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact.

What You’ll Do

Direct Patient Care

• Perform nursing assessments and ongoing patient evaluations.
• Administer and dispense medications safely and accurately.
• Conduct in-person and telehealth nursing visits.
• Respond to patient concerns and elevate medical issues when appropriate.
• Care Planning & Patient Education
• Create and implement nursing plans to promote patient health based on toxicology results, nursing assessments, and patient goals.
• Review laboratory and toxicology results with patients.
• Provide education regarding medications, treatment plans, and overall health maintenance.
• Coordinate referrals and connect patients with appropriate healthcare providers.

Care Coordination & Leadership

• Delegate nursing plans of care to other RNs and LPNs to promote health and recovery for patients.
• Develop and deliver nursing education curricula for nursing groups, staff training, and community partners.
• Serve as Charge Nurse on a rotating basis.
• Coordinate patient care across multidisciplinary teams.
• Serve as subject matter expert for all areas of CompDrug nursing.
• Conduct chart reviews and enter provider orders.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Ensure proper medication storage, handling, and inventory management, including controlled substances.
• Adhere to infection prevention, safety, and quality standards.
• Participate and lead compliance reviews and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain required licensure, certifications, and continuing education requirements.

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Ohio.
• Hold Certified Addiction Registered Nurse (CARN) status through the Addictions Nursing Certification Board.
• Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
• At least 3 years RN experience in addictions nursing.
• Outstanding communicator in written word and verbally.
• Excellent assessment ability.
• Advanced skills with EHR and other computer applications for documentation and communication.
• Must be flexible and able to adapt to change.
• Empathetic approach to nursing care and staff interactions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN).

Equal Opportunity Employer. We are a drug free workplace.