Gilead - Nurse (RN) Per Diem

Gilead Community Services, Inc.; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on mentorship

Paid training

Growth opportunities

Loan repayment eligibility

Job summary

Gilead Community Services, Inc. in New Britain, CT seeks a Per Diem Residential Nurse for an evening/weekend schedule in a 24-bed residential program serving men with substance use and co-occurring mental health needs.

The nurse coordinates medical, psychiatric, and pharmacologic care, supports staff, and collaborates with the program physician and prescribers. Intake screening and referrals are also part of the role.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse with CT RN license.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
• At least 3 years of experience in mental health/addictions.
• Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate medical, psychiatric, and pharmacologic treatments.
• Coordinate care with the program physician and prescribers.
• Support non-medical staff and ensure proper medication management.
• Screen new referrals and evaluate intake.
• Document all care electronically and on paper in a timely manner.
• Maintain compassion, integrity, and ethics in all duties.

Skills

Mental health care

Care coordination

Medical knowledge

Education

Connecticut RN license

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Clinical Specialist in Adult Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Established in 1968, Gilead has over 50 years of experience providing the highest quality services that support each person’s recovery from mental health or substance use challenges in their lives. Gilead empowers personal growth, independence and recovery through improved mental health, physical well-being, and community integration. Gilead’s supportive and collaborative services are marked by excellence, compassion, innovation, and integrity.

About the position

Gilead is seeking a recovery-oriented and caring Per Diem Residential Nurse in our New Britain area 24 bed residential program for men with significant substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health needs. We are looking for someone to cover evenings and weekends, with occasional days as needed. The Residential Nurse is responsible for ensuring the well-being and stability of individuals in the program by providing and coordinating the medical, psychiatric, and pharmacologic treatments they receive, including psychopharmacology and Medication Assisted Treatments (MAT). The role provides support to non-medical staff members, coordinates care with the program physician and prescribers and assists the Nurse Supervisor in overseeing health related care for substance abuse, medical, and pharmacological issues. Screening new referrals and evaluating clients at intake are additional duties of the role.

Minimum Requirements

• Must be a Registered Nurse, preferably with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program.
• Connecticut licensure for Registered Nurse required. Certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center as a Clinical Specialist in Adult Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing preferred.
• Three (3) years of experience in the mental health and addictions field.
• Must maintain and provide proof of valid driver’s license and automobile insurance in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Providing clinical knowledge about severe and prolonged mental health and substance abuse disorders and medical knowledge related to health and well-being.
• Maintaining contact with MDs (i.e. psychiatrists, PCPs, specialists, etc.) to coordinate medical and psychiatric care of individuals.
• Working closely with pharmacies to facilitate proper pharmaceutical care.
• Screens client referral paperwork for medical issues and ensures those issues are manageable at the residential level of care. Conducts additional phone screening with referral sources if necessary to determine appropriateness of referral.
• Providing guidance and support to program staff regarding medical care of clients in the program.
• Conducting Health Histories, Initial Nursing Assessments, and medical evaluations of clients’ emergent medical issues.
• Making appropriate community referrals based on assessments and evaluations to meet clients’ basic health needs.
• Providing occasional on-call coverage as back-up for Nurse Supervisor
• Ensuring proper orientation, training, and management of the medication self-administration system.
• Completing all required documentation electronically and on paper in a timely manner.
• Acting with compassion, integrity, and ethics.

This is a non-union position and pays $46.00 per hour.

Benefits

• Hands-on learning experience and mentorship
• Paid training, education, and certification as necessary (including CPR training)
• Opportunities for growth within Gilead
• The Farrell Treatment Center is an approved site for the HRSA NHSC and STAR Loan Repayment Programs. If you have qualifying federal student loans and work with us full-time or part-time in select clinical or nursing positions, you may be eligible to receive loan repayment benefits in exchange for working in a qualified setting for a set period of time.

Gilead employees are held to standards and regulations set by the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) and other regulatory bodies. These standards are outlined in Gilead’s “Standards of Conduct” policy. It’s important that these standards and regulations are met through all duties performed, outcomes achieved, and conditions kept within the organization.

We support equality for and advancement of all people, based on their qualifications and actions alone, without regard to color, gender, age, religion, national origin or disability.

Our company is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to [e-mail]. We will make every effort to accommodate your needs in accordance with applicable laws and our commitment to accessibility and inclusion.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.