What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse position at Armada Recovery?
Job Title
Registered Nurse
Location
Armada Detox – Akron, Ohio
Position Summary
The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing direct nursing care to patients undergoing detoxification. The RN monitors patient stability, administers medications per orders, manages withdrawal symptoms, and ensures patient safety while maintaining accurate clinical documentation. The RN functions under approved medical protocols and collaborates with the on-call provider as needed.
Key Responsibilities
Patient Care & Monitoring
Required
Registered Nurse
Location
Armada Detox – Akron, Ohio
Position Summary
The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing direct nursing care to patients undergoing detoxification. The RN monitors patient stability, administers medications per orders, manages withdrawal symptoms, and ensures patient safety while maintaining accurate clinical documentation. The RN functions under approved medical protocols and collaborates with the on-call provider as needed.
Key Responsibilities
Patient Care & Monitoring
- Monitor patients for withdrawal symptoms using approved tools (e.g., CIWA, COWS)
- Perform routine and PRN vital signs and clinical assessments
- Identify changes in patient condition and intervene appropriately
- Ensure patient safety, including fall prevention and crisis response
- Administer medications as ordered and per detox protocols
- Monitor medication effectiveness and side effects
- Maintain accurate medication documentation and counts
- Follow all controlled substance handling and storage procedures
- Communicate significant clinical changes to the on-call provider per escalation protocols
- Participate in shift handoff reports and clinical updates
- Collaborate with support staff to maintain a calm, structured overnight environment
- Complete timely, accurate nursing documentation in the EMR
- Ensure charts meet regulatory, accreditation, and facility standards
- Adhere to all state, federal, and facility policies governing detox services
- Respond to overnight incidents, emergencies, or patient needs
- Support infection control and safety protocols
- Maintain professional conduct and patient confidentiality at all times
- Weekends, holidays, and rotating schedules as required
Required
- Active Ohio Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing
- Current BLS certification (ACLS preferred)
- Ability to work independently during overnight hours
- Strong assessment and clinical judgment skills
- Experience in detox, addiction medicine, behavioral health, or acute care
- Familiarity with CIWA, COWS, and withdrawal management
- Experience working in residential or medical detox settings
- Calm, professional demeanor in high-acuity situations
- Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy
- Clear communication with providers and team members
- Commitment to patient safety and regulatory compliance