BCC RN Coordinator - FT (59595)

Recovery Network Of Programs; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Recovery Network of Programs, Inc. is seeking an RN Coordinator to lead MAT services in Bridgeport Correctional Facility. You will oversee methadone dosing, perform nursing assessments, and coordinate care with prescribers and correctional staff.

The role requires active CT RN licensure, 2+ years nursing experience in corrections or behavioral health, and strong organizational and communication skills. Shift: Mon–Fri daytime, with responsibilities across the facility.

Qualifications

• Active nursing license in CT
• Experience in corrections, behavioral health, or substance use
• Experience with methadone or buprenorphine is preferred
• Strong organizational, clinical, and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily methadone dosing per RNP protocols
• Conduct nursing assessments and monitor therapeutic effects and adverse reactions
• Collaborate with prescribers on clinical concerns and dosing changes
• Maintain accurate EHR and dosing records
• Ensure secure storage and chain of custody of methadone/suboxone per DEA/DPH/SAMHSA
• Coordinate care transitions for releasees to community MAT
• Serve as liaison between medical, correctional, and behavioral health teams
• Supervise LPNs and other nursing staff in MAT services
• Participate in team meetings, discharge planning, and audits

Skills

Corrections nursing

MAT experience

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Regulatory compliance

Clinical assessment

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: BCC North Star - Bridgeport, CT 06604

Position Type: Full Time

Recovery Network of Programs, Inc. is a non-profit behavioral health organization serving the Greater Bridgeport community. We are committed to providing compassionate, person-centered care to individuals and families affected by addiction, mental health challenges, and incarceration.

Position Overview

Recovery Network of Programs is seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented Registered Nurse (RN) Coordinator to lead and coordinate substance use services within the Bridgeport Correctional Facility. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the safety, complaint, and effective delivery of medication-assisted treatment to incarcerated individuals diagnosed with opioid use disorder.

SHIFT: Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of daily methadone dosing and ensure adherence to RNP protocols.
• Conduct nursing assessments and monitor clients for therapeutic effectiveness and adverse reactions.
• Collaborate with prescribers to communicate clinical concerns, dosage changes, and treatment updates.
• Maintain accurate records in the electronic health record (EHR) and dosing systems.
• Ensure proper storage, security, and chain of custody of methadone/suboxone in compliance with DEA, DPH, and SAMHSA regulations.
• Coordinate care transitions for individuals being released from custody, including referrals to community-based MAT programs.
• Serve as the primary liaison between medical, correctional, and behavioral health teams.
• Provide oversight and support to LPNs and other nursing staff involved in MAT services.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, discharge planning, and compliance audits.

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Connecticut (required).
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience, preferably in corrections, behavioral health, or substance use treatment.
• Experience with medication-assisted treatment (e.g., methadone, buprenorphine) strongly preferred.
• Strong organizational, clinical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team in a secure correctional environment.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards governing opioid treatment programs is a plus.