Registered Nurse, Addiction Medicine

Career Opportunities with The Dimock Center

We are seeking a full‑time Day Nurse (7 am to 7 pm) and a full‑time Night Nurse (7 pm to 7 am) to join our addiction treatment team. If you are a registered nurse with strong assessment skills, a calm bedside manner, and experience with substance use disorder patients, we encourage you to apply.

The Addiction Staff Nurse plays a critical role in delivering safe, structured detoxification and stabilization services. This hands‑on clinical role requires strong assessment skills, sound judgment, and the ability to respond effectively in a fast‑paced, high‑acuity environment. Nurses are responsible for monitoring withdrawal, managing medical needs, and supporting patients through early recovery in collaboration with an interdisciplinary care team.

• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments upon admission and throughout treatment.
• Monitor vital signs, withdrawal symptoms, and overall patient status, responding promptly to changes or emergent conditions.
• Identify and manage co‑occurring medical conditions that may impact detoxification or stabilization.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered to manage withdrawal symptoms and medical concerns.
• Provide evidence‑based nursing care to promote patient safety, comfort, and stabilization.
• Offer patient education and supportive communication related to detoxification, recovery, and treatment expectations.
• Work closely with physicians, nurse practitioners, counselors, and other team members to support individualized treatment plans.
• Communicate clearly and professionally regarding patient status, concerns, and care needs.
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation in the electronic health record.
• Adhere to all confidentiality, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety activities as assigned.
• Engage in required training and continuing education to maintain clinical competence.

• Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• Experience in addiction treatment, detoxification, or acute behavioral health settings strongly preferred.
• Solid foundation in medical‑surgical nursing and management of co‑occurring medical conditions.
• Ability to remain calm, professional, and effective in high‑stress situations.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and clinical decision‑making skills.
• Commitment to ethical practice, patient dignity, and recovery‑oriented care.

Our Behavioral Health Services provide residential and outpatient treatment for individuals living with mental illness and substance use disorders. For many patients, these services are life‑stabilizing and life‑saving.

We promote a culture of respect, excellence, accountability, and commitment to both our employees and the communities we serve.

At The Dimock Center, we are deeply committed to fostering an environment of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We value the diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of both our staff and the communities we serve and are dedicated to creating a welcoming, supportive workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute to our mission.