Job Description

Registered Nurse (RN) – Staff Nurse

Location: Boca Recovery Center – Bloomington, Indiana
Department: Medical / Nursing
Reports To: Medical Director / Director of Nursing (DON)
Shift: Per Diem Nights, (12-hour shifts, 7p–7a)

About Boca Recovery Center

Founded in 2016, Boca Recovery Center is a nationally recognized addiction treatment provider specializing in substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. With locations in Florida, New Jersey, Indiana, and Massachusetts, our programs deliver evidence-based, trauma-informed, client-centered care in a supportive and structured environment. Our team is committed to promoting long-term recovery and wellness.

Position Purpose

The Registered Nurse provides a high level of medical care as the first step toward long-term healing for individuals struggling with addiction. This role requires excellent communication between patients, providers, clinicians, and the interdisciplinary care team to ensure safe, effective, and compassionate treatment.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Minimum Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited program.

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of substance abuse or psychiatric nursing experience preferred.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple competing priorities.
• Strong computer proficiency (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent customer service and communication skills with patients, families, and staff.

Licensure/Certification

• Active Indiana Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
• Active CPR Certification (AHA or ARC).
• Must maintain current licensure and CPR certifications annually.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong assessment and triage skills, including CIWA/COWS.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication across diverse audiences.
• Flexibility in responding to changing clinical situations.
• Competence in obtaining vital signs and conducting complete assessments.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining collaboration with the care team.

Age Groups Served

• Adults (18+)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical & Medical Duties

• Provide comprehensive nursing care in accordance with facility standards.
• Conduct complete patient assessments and monitor detoxification progress.
• Administer medications accurately, including controlled substances.
• Maintain controlled medication ledgers and complete shift-to-shift narcotic counts.
• Complete CIWA/COWS assessments and document findings.
• Triage medical complaints, determining urgency and appropriate action.
• Act on verbal orders from medical providers and document timely.

Documentation & Communication

• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant medical records.
• Complete all medical logs, shift reports, and incident reports.
• Enter physician orders into the EMR. (KIPU)
• Maintain written logs and monitor client activities.
• Communicate effectively with clinicians, physicians, staff, and families.
• Provide nurse-to-nurse reports for hospital transfers and returns.
• Respond promptly to emails and interdepartmental communication.

Infection Control & Safety

• Implement and monitor infection control procedures.
• Report communicable diseases per state regulations.
• Promote a culture of safety, professionalism, and positive peer support.

Patient Support & Education

• Educate clients on medications, withdrawal symptoms, and health conditions.
• Lead HIV/Hepatitis education groups and Nutrition groups.
• Provide therapeutic interactions and support through client recovery.

Collaboration & Team Participation

• Participate in shift handoffs and interdisciplinary meetings.
• Attend staff meetings and required trainings.
• Assist with training Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs).
• Stay beyond scheduled shift when necessary for staffing or patient safety.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Licensed RN in Indiana
• CPR certified
• Multiple years of experience in substance abuse or psychiatric settings
• Ability to work night shifts and maintain schedule flexibility
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Benefits

Working in a treatment center provides unique advantages compared to a hospital environment. Nurses here often experience a lighter physical workload, as the pace is generally less intense than in a hospital’s high-demand units. The environment is more structured and consistent, allowing for deeper connections with patients over their recovery journey rather than fast turnover. This setting also creates a less physically demanding role, reducing strain on the body while still offering the fulfillment of providing critical care. Many nurses find that this balance leads to greater job satisfaction, reduced burnout, and more time to focus on meaningful, client-centered care.