Nurse Residential Treatment Facility

Nurse for Residential Treatment Facility

Location: Portland, ME |
Job Type: Full-time

• Complete admission procedures, including paperwork, orientation of the individual, and monitoring urinalysis collection.
• Search individuals’ belongings upon admission and dispose of any forbidden items.
• Administer and read the tuberculosis skin test.
• Document in the individual’s chart the results of the nursing assessment, treatment plan, physician’s orders, progress notes, and other related data.
• Provide direct care to the individuals served.
• Monitor for signs and symptoms of intoxication and withdrawal.
• Provide medically monitored evaluation and withdrawal management for individuals served in the Detoxification Unit under the supervision of the Director of Nursing.
• Monitor for changes in condition.
• Maintain a hygienic and safe work environment in compliance with healthcare procedures.
• Maintain all necessary documentation.
• Update and maintain accurate Medication Administration Records.
• Manage and administer medication as ordered by the Medical Director.
• Provide directions to technicians on assigned shift.
• Develop a treatment plan with the individual to address medical issues.
• Provide emotional support through listening, counseling, and answering questions.
• Consult with in‑house staff and outside professionals to assure comprehensive, quality care for clients.
• Provide referrals for identified needs that cannot be met by the Agency.
• Maintain professional boundaries with clients and interact with them appropriately.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

• Must hold an unrestricted RN license in the state of Maine.
• Requires current certifications in CPR, First Aid, and Bloodborne Pathogens.
• Must pass state of Maine criminal background and driving record checks.
• Prefer 1 year of detox, emergency, or med‑surge nursing experience.

• Working knowledge of medical detoxification for substance abuse.
• Knowledge of signs and symptoms of substance intoxication and withdrawal, including pharmacological factors.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work with a diverse population.
• Strong leadership, team‑building, and communication skills.
• Ability to perform the physical demands of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to respond physically to individuals’ needs in a crisis situation.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of the American Society of Addiction Medicine placement criteria and the DSM‑5 as related to substance‑related disorders, or the ability to acquire that knowledge.
• Knowledge of the Code of Ethics for nurses.
• Knowledge of 42 C.F.R. Part 2 and HIPAA.
• Ability to work a varied schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, patients, outside professionals, and the public.

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and 401(k)
• Generous paid time off accrual
• Excellent growth and development opportunities
• Satisfying and rewarding work striving to overcome the opioid epidemic

Liberty Bay Recovery Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State, and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, natural origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability, veteran’s status, or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws.