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Detox Nurse

Columbus, OH

Lighthouse Behavioral Health Solutions (LBHS) provides individual, outpatient, intensive outpatient, partial hospitalization, residential, psychiatric services, and medication assisted treatment for mental health and substance abuse treatment needs. We are a treatment facility that prides itself in a welcoming and compassionate approach to substance use and mental health treatment. We believe our clients can achieve recovery and be valued community members through positive engagement and meaningful participation in treatment.

Our Goal:

Our comprehensive approach to addictions treatment provides a continuum of care that begins with asking for help and continues through to ongoing peer support. In addition to our state-of-the-art treatment facilities and peer support centers across Central Ohio, we work to remove barriers and promote access to care through our integrative approach and evidence-based clinical treatment.

Join our exciting and fast-growing company in which you will have an impact on improving people’s lives! Lighthouse Behavioral Health Solutions (LBHS) is looking for quality candidates who are pursuing professional growth in a supportive environment and can thrive in a collaborative team-focused culture.

  • 9 Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off
  • Sick Time Off
  • Paid continuing education opportunities
  • Paid parental leave
  • Medical/Dental/Vision
  • 401(k)
  • Life Insurance
  • STAR/HRSA/Ohio student loan forgiveness programs (for applicable roles and locations)

Position: Registered Nurse – Residential Withdrawal Management

Job Summary: The Registered Nurse (RN) works under the supervision of the Nurse Manager - residential withdrawal management (RWM) as part of an interdisciplinary team ensuring the provision of safe and high-quality medical and nursing care. The RN through nursing assessments communicates client needs to the medical providers and provides education to help clients meet their treatment goals. This position reports to the Nursing Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Completes assessments as part of the admission process and throughout the client’s stay
  • Executes orders from the medical providers, including medication administration and assessments, documenting all care in the electronic client record (ECR)
  • Performs point of care testing, including obtaining urine specimens, and arranges transport to lab as ordered.
  • Provides individual and family counseling.
  • Participates in the development and delivery of educational curriculum on medical topics.
  • Supervises LPNs providing nursing care.
  • Administers medication as required by protocol.
  • Responds to crisis calls for assessment and pertinent intervention as needed.
  • Completes clinical documentation as required.
  • Required to complete regular safety checks on clients. 
  • Ensures client care by providing support to the interdisciplinary team as needed, which includes coordinating care with outside providers and discharge planning.
  • Abides by all federal and state regulations and accreditation standards in the delivery of nursing care.
  • Maintains good working relationships with support networks, government resources, and community resources.
  • Maintains a comfortable, orderly, safe, and clean environment for clients.
  • Completes all agency-required training and continuing education required for license.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Experience/Certifications:

  • Valid and current state RN license
  • Minimum 1 year of nursing experience.
  • Knowledge of psychiatric medications, their indications, common side effects, and common medication interactions.
  • Knowledge of federal, state, and other applicable standards for clinical practice in assigned area(s).
  • Must pass BCI check, all corporate compliance checks, and employment drug screen.

Desired Experience/Certifications:

  • Psychiatric or addiction nursing experience preferred.

Schedules Available:

3 weekdays with a rotating weekend 

  • 7:00pm - 7:30am (with a $2 shift differential) 

Compensation Range: $37.00 - $49.53/hr

Location: Whitehall, OH

LBHS offers benefits such as competitive compensation based on industry standards, health insurance benefits which include medical/dental/vision/life/disability, paid time off, paid holidays, 401k plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), education reimbursement program, and paid parental leave.

Lighthouse is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, genetics, gender identity and/or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

LBHS adheres to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act as amended, Ohio Civil Rights Act, and all applicable rules and regulations. LBHS is an equal opportunity employer.

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