What are the responsibilities and job description for the Detox Nurse (LPN/RN) - Women's Residential Addiction Treatment position at Awakenings by the Sea?
Awakenings by the Sea is a women-only, 18-bed residential drug and alcohol treatment program in Seaside, Oregon. We're CARF-accredited and licensed by the State of Oregon for both residential treatment and withdrawal management (detox). We're small enough to get to know each client and give real one-on-one care.
We're looking for LPNs and RNs who want to help women through the first days of recovery: safely, with dignity, and as part of a close clinical team.
What you'll do:
- Monitor clients going through withdrawal: take vital signs, use standardized withdrawal assessment scales, and escalate to the medical provider when needed
- Prepare and give oral medications per provider orders, and watch for effectiveness and side effects
- Keep accurate MARs and nursing notes in our electronic health record
- Carry out and document provider orders, and keep the Medical Director and on-call provider informed of any change in a client's condition
- Give basic first aid and respond to medical emergencies
- Support clients with encouragement and health education as part of the treatment team
- Provide care that is trauma-informed and culturally responsive
What you'll need:
- Active, unrestricted Oregon LPN or RN license
- Current BLS/CPR certification
- Strong documentation skills and a commitment to confidentiality (HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2)
- Able to work on your own during a shift and as part of a team
Nice to have:
- 1 year of nursing experience
- Experience in detox, addiction treatment, behavioral health, or women's health
Schedule:
- All shifts available: day, evening, night, and overnight
- Full-time and part-time openings
Why nurses like working here:
- A small 18-bed program, so you have time to actually care for your clients
- A supportive clinical and medical team
- Meaningful work helping women start their recovery
- Living and working on the Oregon coast
We review applications quickly and aim to respond within 1–3 days.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $29.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- substance use disorder / detox nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
- Nursing/LPN: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- LPN or RN (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Seaside, OR 97138 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person