SUD Inpatient Nurse; night shift

ZEP; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Zepf Center is a leading behavioral health and substance use disorder provider in Northwest Ohio. The Withdrawal Management Nurse delivers direct nursing care during medical detox, monitors vitals, administers medications, and supports patients throughout withdrawal in a trauma‑informed setting.

The role requires collaboration with RNs, physicians, and behavioral health professionals, along with strong assessment, documentation, and patient‑centered care.

Qualifications

• LPN or RN license in good standing.
• Experience in psychiatry and substance use disorders.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs and assessments.
• Triage client concerns and communicate with the practitioner.
• Provide nursing services to clients with substance use disorders and mental health issues.
• Identify and respond to medical or psychiatric emergencies.
• Obtain prior authorizations for medications and treatments.
• Enroll clients in drug assistance and programs.
• Medical case management for medication assisted treatment patients.
• Document and ensure medical records are complete.
• Support other nursing and ancillary staff.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Computer skills

EHR proficiency

Assessment skills

Education

LPN or RN licensure

Job description

Description

Zepf Center has been serving the Lucas County community for over 50 years. We are the leading provider of behavioral health and substance use disorder services in Northwest Ohio. Services include adult and child psychiatric, substance abuse, case management, residential, Crisis Care, and therapy programs, as well as career development and wellness services. Zepf Center also offers primary care medical services to our patients to contribute to their continuum of care. Zepf Center is a trauma-informed agency and environment for both patients and staff.

General Summary:

• The Withdrawal Management Nurse provides direct nursing care to patients undergoing medical detoxification from substances such as alcohol and drugs. Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, administering medications as prescribed, managing withdrawal symptoms, and ensuring patient safety and comfort.
• The nurse collaborates with a multidisciplinary team, including RNs, physicians, and behavioral health professionals, to support patients through the detox process.
• Strong assessment skills, documentation accuracy, and compassionate patient care are essential for this role.

Hours: Three, 12-hour weekly shifts; 7:00pm - 7:30am with a rotating weekends and holidays

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Obtain vital signs and assessments.
• Triage client concerns, assuring timely communication with appropriate practitioner/provider
• Provide clinical and nursing services as assigned to clients who have substance abuse disorders and mental health issues in the community withdrawal management/mental health center setting.
• Identify and respond to medical or psychiatric emergencies.
• Obtain prior authorizations for medications and treatments for clients.
• Enroll clients in drug assistance and programs.
• Medical case management for the medication assisted treatment patients including treatment planning, monitoring of progress and completion of Ohio outcomes.
• Follow up on requested labs to facilitate communication with the practitioner/provider and the client.
• Assure medical record completeness for new clients and clients who are being discharged from the hospital and other settings. Review these charts to ensure relevant information is available.
• Provide support for the other nursing and ancillary staff within the center.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Specific/Individual Competencies:

• Strong computer skills and ability to operate in the EHR
• Recognize critical results obtained in the assessment and vitals and the importance of urgency in relaying the information to the appropriate provider/practitioner.
• Demonstrate knowledge and ability to implement care within the framework of standard nursing practice and agency policy and procedure.
• Knowledge and ability to administer and dispense medication in accordance with physicians’ orders.
• Knowledge of community resources, hospitals, community mental health services, and other appropriate referrals for use when indicated.

Organizational Competencies:

• Demonstrate knowledge of the agency mission, vision, goals and philosophy as well as the policies and procedures.
• Strives for high client satisfaction by providing leadership and/or assistance to coworkers and clients through the integrated care process.
• Demonstrate consistent professionalism.
• Understand the importance of teamwork and actively working together.
• Exhibits the ability to communicate effectively and approach situations with trauma informed care.
• Abide by the agencies and/or professional code of ethics.
• Successfully complete and obtain BLS and CPI certifications

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

• Able to sit for extended periods of time.
• Able to hear ordinary conversation and phone communications.
• Air-conditioned and/or heated office setting.
• As appropriate and fiscally reasonable.
• Physical demandsdescribed are representative of those that must be routinely met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Able to climb stairs
• Ability to perform job responsibilities in a facility with multiple levels and without elevator or mechanical transportation.
• Operates a computer and keyboard

Requirements

Physical Requirements:

• Physical demands described are representative of those that must be routinely met by an employee to successfully perform the essentials duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials duties.

Position Qualifications:

Required

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) in good standing and can administer medication.
• Professional experience related to psychiatry and substance use disorders.
• Must have valid driver’s license and insurance.

Preferred

• Experience with supervisory responsibilities
• At least 2 years experience working with medication assisted treatment and withdrawal management.

EOE/M/F/D/V.