Full-Time

Are you an experienced nursing leader ready to make a meaningful impact? Stella Maris is seeking a dedicated Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our clinical team and uphold our commitment to providing exceptional care in a compassionate, client-centered environment.

At Stella Maris, you'll have the opportunity to mentor and develop nursing staff, drive quality outcomes, and help shape the future of care for the clients we proudly serve. If you're a collaborative leader who is passionate about excellence in SUD care and wants to be part of a mission-driven organization, we invite you to join our team.

REPORTS TO

• Chief Executive Officer

POSITIONS TO SUPERVISE

• Registered Nurses (RNs)

• Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)

• Detoxification Technicians

QUALIFICATIONS/CREDENTIALS:

• Current Ohio licensure as a Registered Nurse.

• Associates Degree in Nursing, Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred

• Minimum 7 years of nursing experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a nursing supervisory role

• Scope of nursing practice includes chemical dependency, dual diagnosis and psychiatric nursing

• Familiarity with nurse recruitment and retention

• Able to oversee infection control/management, etc. for the organization as a whole

• Knowledge of Joint Commission standards and ability to prepare organization for all appropriate accreditation site visits.

• Current CPR certification

BASIC FUNCTION:

• The Director of Nursing (DON) provides leadership, oversight, and strategic direction for all nursing services within a detoxification and residential substance use disorder (SUD) treatment program. The DON is responsible for ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to clients experiencing substance withdrawal, co-occurring mental health disorders, and addiction-related medical conditions. This role oversees nursing operations, staffing, regulatory compliance, quality improvement initiatives, medication management, and interdisciplinary collaboration to support client recovery and treatment outcomes.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review chart documentation for clarity, accuracy, and content and initiate corrective action as needed.

• Works in collaborations with Quality Assurance Committee

• Develop goals and objectives for all medical staff and programs, including daily census goals and AMA rate reduction.

• Promote a healthy environment through daily contact for each medical unit and throughout the organization, implementing a Team Problem Solving Procedure.

• Recruit, hire, orient, train, supervise, and evaluate nursing personnel.

• Foster a culture of accountability, professionalism, and compassionate care.

• Conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching and corrective action as needed.

• Identify educational needs and coordinate ongoing staff development programs.

• Maintain competency programs related to detoxification protocols, withdrawal assessment tools, emergency response, and behavioral health nursing.

• Ensure completion of reports to funding sources (i.e. ADAMHS Board and Lorrain County)

• Assist the agency’s Senior Staff in keeping organizational Policies & Procedures updated.

• Work cooperatively with other departments to accomplish organizational goals and objectives.

• Remain abreast of current nursing standards through written periodicals, by attending workshops and seminars.

• Ensure departmental compliance with Stella Maris’s policies and procedures, Joint Commission standards, and Ohio MHAS, as well as other accrediting bodies as required.

• Oversees response to all medical emergencies across the campus and educates staff as needed.

• Manages and creates schedules for all medical interns, PA students and PG2 residents, creating a well-rounded teaching experience in all levels of care.

• Completes an annual risk analysis for the agency related the education and the policies and procedures of infection control in collaboration with safety captain and quality assurance staff.

• Available to the medical staff after hours to address significant concerns and to provide directives and/or help solve problems.

• Works the Medical Director and the staff physicians to problem-solve issues related to patient care as identified by direct care staff.

• Needs to establish and maintain a working relationship with purchased services representatives (e.g., Pharmacy and Laboratory) to facilitate services and to address any issues that arise.

• Assist the CEO in developing, within budgeting constraints, yearly clinical service goals.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Performs other duties of the position and within the individual’s capabilities as assigned by his/her supervisor.

SKILLS AND CHARACTERISTICS

• Excellent Oral and Written Communications Skills

• Ethical Conduct

• Leadership

• Performance Management

• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility

• Problem Solving/Analysis

• Strategic Thinking

• Technical Capacity

• Conflict Resolution Skills

• Excellent Supervisory Skills

$89,000 - $112,000 a year

Men’s Supportive Housing

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QUALIFICATIONS

• A CDC preferred

• Prior CPR certification is preferred, although there will be a requirement to immediately receive this certification after hire

• Ability to work effectively with a diverse community

• Excellent oral and written communication skills and computer competency

• Knowledge of computers and basic-level typing

• Demonstrated knowledge of addiction and withdrawal process, assessments, diagnosis, and treatment

SUMMARY

The Resident Assistant provides guidance and support for all residents within the Stella Maris

Supportive Housing assisting withholding residents accountable during their journey of change. The Resident Assistant is responsible for ensuring the environment is safe and stable at all times.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure that the Supportive Housing activities are consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Stella Maris

• Oversee all residents’ activities during assigned shifts and provide residents with support and guidance

• Always serve as an example

• Attend either morning or afternoon Therapeutic Community meetings

• Model recovery principles and prosocial behavior for all residents in the program.

• Oversee residents to ensure that house rules and policies are followed

• Monitor residents for potential warning signs concerning recurrence of symptoms and refer them for more support

• Check in with residents on a daily basis

• Responsible for being at the house overnight and on weekends to ensure that there are paid staff onsite whenever residents are present for our Level III housing

• Must be available to residents if they need additional support

• Enforce Supportive Housing schedule/curriculum and quiet time procedures

• Search belongings and complete required paperwork and scanning of resident’s chart

• Oversee assigned residents’ chores and provide constructive feedback

• Conduct random room searches and document

• As directed by Housing Manager, administer drug screen testing for residents

• Establish therapeutic alliance with residents and conduct educational groups regarding substance abuse/dependence

• Uphold residents’ rights and ensure resident confidentiality

• Keep track of resident’s whereabouts by conducting hourly rounds

• Drive residents to scheduled appointments or outside activities (self-help meetings, park, etc…)

• Be proactive when situations arise, coordinating with Housing Manager and/or Housing Director

• Communicate with staff members, visitors, volunteers, and residents in a respectful and professional manner at all times

• Complete all required agency annual compliance training

COMPENSATION

$16/hour

JOB DESCRIPTION: Detoxification Technician

PAY: $16/hour

QUALIFICATIONS / CREDENTIALS

• Valid Ohio Driver’s License with less than 4 points

• Knowledge of chemical dependency, disease concept, 12-step programs; prefer CDCA accreditation

• Excellent oral and written interpersonal communication skills;

• Computer competency;

• Flexible work hours;

• Willingness to work with a team of staff members to provide patient care.

BASIC FUNCTION:

• The Detoxification Technician provides assistance to the nursing staff and chemical dependency counselors on the Detoxification Unit, including: ensuring security and safety of patients, staff and visitors.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to assist with admission procedures, including cleaning and preparing rooms.

• Ability to greet new patients, conducting orientation and answer basic questions regarding program.

• Ability to co-facilitate groups and document interactions.

• Ability to provide support to patients who are unable to sleep, agitated, and/or uncomfortable with withdrawal process.

• Ability to observe and report significant client information to nursing and counseling staff.

• Ability to perform security checks of the building, room checks and searches of patient belongings.

• Ability to monitor visitors for AA/NA meetings, client activities, family program, etc.

• Ability to assist with client discharges.

• Ability to assist in obtaining urine specimens.

• Ability to respond to medical and other emergencies and notify appropriate administrative staff. Document observation of any incidents that occur.

• Ability to respond to urgent patient issues or crisis situations.

• Ability to answer the phone and assist callers.

• Ability to distribute patient mail.

• Ability to work cooperatively with other staff/disciplines as part of an interdisciplinary team.

• Completion of requirements for annual agency training compliance.

• Ability to uphold patient rights and confidentiality regulations.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Performs other duties of the position and within the individual’s capabilities as assigned by his/her supervisor.

As a member of the Kitchen Staff, you will be responsible for assisting to ensure the flow of daily kitchen operations. Duties include cooking, cleaning, taking inventory, and any other tasks assigned by the Kitchen Manager.

Duties:

• Provide training for volunteers in food preparation and safety

• Provide supervision to volunteer workers assigned to the kitchen

• Help the kitchen manager maintain supplies including proper stock, storage and handling

• Meet the dietary needs of the program residents

• Maintain appropriate interactions with program clientele

• Maintain good organizational skills Monitor and ensure the proper functioning of all kitchen tools and appliances

Minimum Qualifications:

• Familiarity with prep and cooking

• Creativity and critical thinking ability