Registered Nurse (Detox Unit)

Job Details: Job Location: Main Campus - Baltimore, MD, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Professional Certificate, Salary Range: $38.00 - $43.00Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Variable, Job Category: Nursing, Registered Nurse (Detox Unit) 📍 Baltimore, MD💰 $38.00-$43.00 Hourly🕒Schedule: Full-Time | Day or Evening Shift | Optional Weekend AvailabilityAdditional Schedule Details: Candidates may be considered for either day or evening shifts based on their availability and departmental staffing needs. Weekend shifts may also be available for candidates who are interested.Help Clients Begin Their Path to Recovery.Provide behavioral health and substance use counseling services that support clients during treatment, including assessment, counseling, and care planning.About UsCarePoint Response, Inc. (CPR) is a nonprofit organization providing behavioral health crisis response services in Baltimore, including telephone crisis support, mobile crisis response teams, residential crisis services, and medical detoxification services. Since 1992, CPR has provided behavioral health crisis intervention and substance use treatment services for individuals experiencing mental health or substance use crises in Baltimore.The OpportunityWe are seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Registered Nurse (RN) to provide comprehensive nursing care to clients in a residential substance use treatment setting under the supervision of the Nurse Manager. In this role, you will perform nursing assessments upon admission, administer and monitor medications, evaluate client health concerns, coordinate medical referrals, and develop discharge care plans for ongoing medical needs. You will maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, ensure compliance with Maryland nursing regulations and infection control standards, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary treatment team to support clients throughout their recovery while promoting their overall health, safety, and wellness.Essential Functions Perform comprehensive nursing assessments upon admission and conduct ongoing evaluations to identify and address clients’ medical needs. Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders, nursing standards, and organizational policies. Monitor clients’ physical health, vital signs, withdrawal symptoms, and chronic medical conditions, and provide timely nursing interventions as needed. Respond to medical emergencies and urgent health concerns in accordance with established protocols. Coordinate medical referrals, appointments, diagnostic testing, and follow-up care to ensure continuity of treatment. Develop discharge care plans and provide client education regarding medications and ongoing medical needs. Maintain accurate, complete, and timely clinical documentation, including assessments, medication administration records, and incident reports. Review medical records regularly to ensure compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements. Monitor and follow up on infection control and surveillance activities in accordance with agency policies. Collaborate with physicians, counselors, case managers, and other members of the multidisciplinary treatment team to coordinate client care. Participate in treatment team meetings, case conferences, and quality improvement activities. Maintain client confidentiality and comply with all HIPAA, state, and federal regulations. Attend required meetings and trainings. Perform other duties as assigned by the Nurse Manager, Clinical Director, or designee.Qualifications: Required Active Maryland licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) 3+ years of experience in addiction treatment and/or co-occurring disorder settings Strong clinical assessment skills and ability to determine medical necessity Excellent communication and coordination skills Working Conditions Moderate walking, standing, stair climbing, and sitting required Light to moderate lifting may be required Work performed primarily in a well-lit, ventilated office environment with standard equipment May require weekend coverage and flexible scheduling Potential exposure to emotionally charged or high-stress situations Why Join CarePoint Response🏥 Mission-driven organization leading behavioral health crisis care👩‍⚕️ Opportunity to shape clinical practice and program growth🤝 Collaborative, interdisciplinary team environment📊 Data-informed, quality-focused approach to care💙 Make a lasting impact on individuals, families, and the communityLead With Compassion. Respond With Expertise.This is more than a management role — it’s an opportunity to strengthen crisis care systems and help people find stability when they need it most.👉 Apply today and help shape the future of community-based crisis services.