Lead Nurse - Registered Nurse
$50 - $53/hr+ Night shift differential
Mid
Bachelor's, Associate's
Worcester, MA, USA
In PersonOn-site in Worcester; third shift, 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryNursing & Frontline Patient Care
About the job
Requirements
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Completion of an accredited registered nurse program is required.
- A current, valid registered nurse license is required.
- Current Basic Life Support and cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification is required.
- The employee must maintain current and active licensure without disciplinary actions.
Responsibilities
- Provide professional direct client care and oversight of medical staff in medical detoxification, residential, and mental health residential program settings, following established procedures, the nursing process, and standards of care and practice.
- Facilitate training and observe nursing staff medication administration at hire and annually.
- Monitor medical device inventory throughout the year.
- Assist the Director of Nursing with inventory and ordering medical supplies.
- Assist with monthly medication room audits.
- Assist in monitoring staff attendance and follow up with the Director of Nursing.
- Take calls from staff about coverage issues and remain flexible to cover where needed.
- Provide on-call nursing coverage when the Director of Nursing is on vacation.
- Assist in auditing prior-day admissions to ensure nursing compliance with patient-care guidelines.
- Communicate deficient staff training needs to the Director of Nursing.
- Assist with initiating monthly nursing meetings.
- Assist with or facilitate new employee orientation and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments training at hire and annually.
- Monitor and assist with delivery of nursing needs related to medications or supplies.
- Assist with influxes of admissions and check shift reports.
- Ensure nursing group notes are entered as required and assist with documentation during high-volume periods.
- Assist with monthly glucometer checks and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments audits, and monitor narcotic count sheets and temperature logs.
- Oversee fulfillment of clients’ medical orders and address clients’ medical concerns.
- Triage medical concerns and administer medications and injections as directed by a provider.
- Serve as the first line of response in medical emergencies and work with the clinical team during psychiatric emergencies.
- Perform laboratory procedures, including specimen collection, as authorized.
- Record client observations and activities accurately and promptly in client records, in accordance with nursing standards and organizational policies and procedures.
- Assist with admissions and discharges, including prescreening new clients for admission appropriateness, obtaining physical assessment data and health histories, inventorying and caring for clients’ personal possessions, and completing discharge paperwork.
- Follow policies and procedures protecting client information, including alcohol and drug client confidentiality and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
- Maintain and follow the established infection-control and employee-health program.
- Maintain and demonstrate current working knowledge of applicable nursing care based on company policy and state and federal guidelines.
- Attend chemical dependency training as required.
- Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with current clients, family members, referral sources, and vendors.
- Comply with the company’s code of conduct.
- Be available for alternate, evening, and weekend shifts when required by state or regulatory agency requirements or business necessity.
- Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
- Three to five years of experience in a behavioral health or residential detoxification program setting is preferred.
- An associate’s or bachelor’s degree is preferred.
About the company
The Recovery Village works as a behavioral-health treatment network for substance-use and mental-health conditions. Its facilities and programs provide medical, clinical, residential, outpatient, and continuing-care services according to patient need. Its operating model is specific: multidisciplinary teams work with patients and families across treatment settings while centralized services support access and operations. Roles include nursing, therapy, medicine, behavioral health, admissions, facilities, and administration. The scope follows The Recovery Village network and does not promise a particular clinical result.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Umatilla, Oregon
Founded
2013
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- The Recovery Village Salem opened in October 2025, expanding Oregon capacity to 88 beds.
- The Kearneysville recovery village targets 200 residents, adding housing revenue and community integration.
- U.S. overdose deaths declined in 2026, easing referral pressure and improving payer optics.
What critics are saying
- Goldman Sachs Asset Management halted ARS's auction in January 2026, signaling ownership stress.
- Promises Behavioral Health closed three facilities in late 2026, cutting 122 jobs.
- Behavioral-health litigation and patient-safety scrutiny can hit admissions and payer relationships fast.
What makes The Recovery Village unique
- Advanced Recovery Systems operates 24 facilities across 14 states after August 2026 combination.
- The Recovery Village offers detox, residential, PHP, IOP, and outpatient treatment.
- All network facilities claim Joint Commission accreditation, supporting national brand trust.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness Program
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Leave
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Life Insurance