Nurse Manager Withdrawal Management - Hospital

We are seeking an experienced leader to oversee nursing operations for a medically supervised withdrawal management program. This high-impact leadership opportunity involves managing a 16-bed detoxification unit that treats patients withdrawing from alcohol, opioids, benzodiazepines, and other substances. For candidates with appropriate leadership experience, there is potential for an elevated title.

The role involves overseeing approximately 35-40 nursing and support staff across two detox units, including RNs, LPNs, PCTs, and agency personnel. 

• Provide day-to-day operational and clinical leadership for the detoxification program.
• Supervise and mentor nursing staff, including RNs, LPNs, and Patient Care Technicians.
• Ensure compliance with NJ DOH, Joint Commission, HIPAA, and all applicable regulatory standards.
• Oversee patient assessments, withdrawal monitoring, medication administration, and clinical documentation.
• Implement nursing policies, procedures, and best practices established by medical leadership.
• Partner closely with physicians, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and behavioral health leadership.
• Participate in staff training, performance evaluations, competency assessments, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Evaluate current clinical workflows, staffing models, and nursing practices, making recommendations for improvement.
• Potentially maintain a limited clinical patient load based on operational needs and staffing assessments.
• Support recruitment, retention, and development of permanent nursing staff while reducing agency dependence.

• Active New Jersey RN license.
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
• Prior detoxification, withdrawal management, addiction medicine, behavioral health, substance use treatment, or related acute care nursing experience strongly preferred.
• Previous nursing leadership experience as a Charge Nurse, Nurse Supervisor, Manager, or Director preferred.
• Strong knowledge of CIWA-Ar, COWS, medication-assisted withdrawal management, and regulatory requirements within addiction treatment settings.
• Ability to lead through change, improve clinical quality, and build accountability within a multidisciplinary team.

• Lead and rebuild a critical detox program during a major period of organizational investment and transformation.
• Executive leadership is committed to strengthening clinical quality, regulatory readiness, and nursing operations following recent challenges.
• Oversight of 35-40 nursing staff across two withdrawal management units, with significant autonomy to improve workflows, staffing, and patient care.
• Supported by an established Behavioral Health Director and newly hired Detox Nurse Educator.
• Compensation range is flexible, with potential for title elevation for a strong candidate.
• Excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader who enjoys turnarounds, building teams, and making a visible impact.