Night Shift Nurse- RN or LPN Detox and Residential

Job Description

Rushton Recovery | South Lyon, MI

Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: 3 Overnight Shifts Per Week
Hours: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
License: Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Join Our Team at Rushton Recovery!

Are you an RN or LPN looking for a rewarding nursing position outside of the traditional hospital or long-term care setting?

Rushton Recovery is seeking a compassionate, reliable, and motivated Full-Time Overnight Nurse to join our team!

We are a private, 12-bed detox and residential addiction treatment facility located in a beautiful, peaceful setting in South Lyon, Michigan. Our smaller patient population allows our nursing team to provide individualized care, develop meaningful relationships, and play an important role in helping individuals begin their recovery journey.

We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, demonstrates sound clinical judgment, and enjoys being part of a supportive, collaborative team.

What Makes Rushton Recovery Different?

• Smaller Patient Census: Our 12-bed facility allows for more personalized patient care.
• Consistent Schedule: Work three overnight shifts per week.
• Meaningful Work: Help individuals navigate withdrawal management and early recovery.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside an interdisciplinary team of medical, clinical, and behavioral health professionals.
• Unique Setting: Enjoy working in a comfortable, residential environment.

Position Responsibilities

As an Overnight Nurse, you will provide direct nursing care and medical monitoring for patients receiving detoxification and residential substance use disorder treatment.

Responsibilities include:

• Monitor and assess patients experiencing alcohol, opioid, and other substance withdrawal.
• Administer medications and prescribed withdrawal management protocols according to physician orders.
• Monitor vital signs, withdrawal symptoms, and overall patient condition.
• Complete CIWA, COWS, and other appropriate clinical assessments.
• Recognize changes in patient condition and communicate concerns promptly to the physician or appropriate medical provider.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Complete medication administration records (MAR) and controlled substance counts.
• Collaborate with behavioral health technicians and other members of the treatment team.
• Provide compassionate, nonjudgmental care while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Respond appropriately to medical concerns and emergencies in accordance with facility protocols.
• Maintain a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment throughout the overnight shift.

Qualifications

Required:

• Current, active Michigan RN or LPN license in good standing.
• Strong assessment, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound clinical judgment.
• Dependable, professional, and comfortable working overnight shifts.
• Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.

Preferred:

• Experience in detoxification, addiction medicine, behavioral health, or residential treatment.
• Familiarity with withdrawal assessment tools such as CIWA and COWS.
• Experience with electronic medical records and medication administration.

Addiction treatment experience is preferred but not required. We welcome nurses with backgrounds in other healthcare settings who are interested in learning and growing in the field of addiction medicine.

Schedule

• Full-Time: 3 Overnight Shifts Per Week
• Shift
  
  Hours:
  
  7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• 12-hour overnight shifts
• Work Location:
  
  In person, South Lyon, MI

Why Join Rushton Recovery?

At Rushton Recovery, we believe quality treatment begins with compassionate, dedicated professionals.

Our nursing team plays an essential role in ensuring patients feel safe, supported, and cared for during some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives.

If you are a dependable nurse who values teamwork, individualized patient care, and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference, we would love to hear from you!

Apply today to join the Rushton Recovery nursing team!