The Detox Nurse monitors and assesses clients’ detoxification processes and provides nursing care throughout the treatment episodes. They also oversee medication training for Detox Technicians and ensure proper documentation and compliance with medical standards.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have an advanced understanding of substance use and psychological disorders, along with experience in a Substance Use Disorder facility. A Registered Nurse license in California is preferred, and CPR/First Aid certification is required.
professional certificateCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationHIPAA ComplianceVital Signs MeasurementMedication ManagementElectronic Health Record SystemSubstance Use DisordersClient DocumentationUtilization ReviewsCIWA AssessmentsCOWS AssessmentsDiverse PopulationsClinical Nursing ExperienceASAM AssessmentsDetoxification ProtocolsMedication Reactions
Job description
Detox nurse - Bilingual (English / Spanish)
CRI-Help is a substance use disorder treatment center with several locations across Los Angeles County.
We've been around since 1971 and are noted as an organization practicing integrity in our commitment to ethical and meaningful client care.
Our mission is to improve the welfare of the community by providing first-class substance use disorder treatment to adults and families seeking freedom from the bondage of addiction, and we live out that mission everyday with our staff and clients.
As a nonprofit organization, CRI-Help is a qualifying employer affording our full-time employees the opportunity to begin, or continue, the process of seeking PSLF (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
In addition, our benefits package for full-time employees is quite robust- especially the option for 100% employer-paid Medical insurance, including an additional 40% paid coverage for dependents, which accompanies our 401k with 4% match option nicely.
Please see the full list of benefits below, especially the 12 paid holidays per year (we are a 24/7 facility, so not all employees will be able to take all 12 paid holidays off- but will still get paid for the holiday in addition to their hours worked).
CRI-Help is an amazing organization to be a part of and I strongly encourage you to consider joining the team!
We opened a new facility in Lincoln Heights in January 2025 and are still hiring for all roles- keep referring back to https://crihelp.bamboohr.com/careers/ for current openings at all sites.
Basic Function
The Detox Nurse provides feedback and oversight to CRI-Help's Detox, Intake, and Technician Departments regarding clients’ health statuses during their treatment episodes.
Responsibilities
Monitor and assess clients’ detoxification processes.
Provide nursing care and assist in the pre-admission, admission, treatment, and discharge processes for clients.
Provide medication training and oversight to Detox Technicians and Residential Support Technicians.
Receive MD orders and transcribe them into clients’ charts.
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Educational Assistance
Tuition Reimbursement Program
100% Paid Blue Shield Trio Plan Medical Insurance Option
80% Paid Blue Shield Access+ Plan Medical Insurance Option
80% Paid Kaiser Medical Insurance Option
40% Dependent Coverage on Medical Insurance Plan
80% Paid Dental Insurance
401(k) 4% Employer Match
100% Paid $25,000 Life Insurance Plan
Observe clients’ self-administration of medications and treatment as prescribed by written MD orders.
Assess for clients’ medication reactions and medication adherence.
Assist in medically clearing clients for Detox and Residential levels of care.
Clear clients to volunteer in the kitchen, and to use the gym.
Monitor and review medication tapers for Detox clients.
Conduct utilization reviews with managed care organizations and other third-party payers.
Review Detox and Residential medication logs, reviewing for medication errors, providing corrective supervision when necessary.
Measure vital signs and record results.
Complete necessary client documentation, logs, maintenance reports, and incident reports.
Maintain a minimum of 65% DMC billing productivity per month.
Assist with general Detox Unit duties.
Perform other related duties as assigned by The Director of Nursing.
Skills / Knowledge
Must have an advanced understanding of substance use and psychological disorders.
Must understand detoxification protocols, and related care, including symptoms and medications.
Must be able to conduct ASAM, CIWA, and COWS assessments.
Must be able to accurately record information and prepare reports.
Must be able to properly manage medications.
Must have experience working with diverse populations.
Must be able to properly conduct required assessments.
Must be able to navigate CRI-Help’s Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Must be computer proficient.
Must have advanced knowledge of HIPAA.
Must be familiar with medical/psychiatric problems common to clients with substance use disorders.
Must be able to communicate effectively with clients, treatment team, and outside entities.
Must have an in-depth knowledge of CARF, DHCS Alcohol and / or Other Drug Certification Standards, and Drug Medi-Cal regulations.
Must be Bilingual (English / Spanish)
Education / Training Preferred
Licensed Registered Nurse with the State of California, Department of
Consumer
Affairs,
Board of
Registered
Nursing
Minimum
Requirement: Must be currently registered with California Board of Vocational Nursing. Must possess active, classroom CPR and First Aid Certification or BLS Certification. Experience
Must have experience working in a Substance Use Disorder (SUD) facility. Must have two or more years of clinical nursing experience, preferably in substance abuse treatment. Working Conditions
Occasionally ascend and descend stairs.
Frequently stand and / or sit for 6-8 hours.
Frequently crouch below the waist and / or above the shoulders.
Frequently lift and / or move objects up to 25 lbs.
Occasionally push and / or pull objects up to 25 lbs.
Occasionally work at various locations across Los Angeles County.
Special Conditions Must be willing to undergo random drug screenings.
Position Reports To Director of Nursing
Pay Range $30 - $40 / Hour
Position Type Full-Time, Non-Exempt, Hourly, In-Person
Benefits
100% Paid Blue Shield Trio Plan Medical Insurance Option 80% Paid Blue Shield Access+ Plan Medical Insurance Option 80% Paid Kaiser Medical Insurance Option 40% Dependent Coverage on Medical Insurance Plan 80% Paid Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Paid time off (10 Paid Sick Days Annually, 12 Paid Holidays Annually, Paid Vacation) Educational Assistance Tuition Reimbursement Program 401(k) 4% Employer Match 100% Paid $25,000 Life Insurance Plan with option to voluntarily increase coverage
CRI-Help ensures that all applicants are treated with equal consideration, without regard to age, race, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin, ethnic / cultural identification, religion, sexual preference, or disability.
