MAT RN Coordinator – Corrections

Recovery Network of Programs; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 76,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Recovery Network of Programs, Inc. in Bridgeport is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) Coordinator to lead MAT services in the Bridgeport Correctional Facility.

You will oversee methadone dosing, perform nursing assessments, and coordinate with prescribers to ensure safe, effective treatment for incarcerated individuals with opioid use disorder. This role requires a CT RN license, at least two years of nursing experience (preferably in corrections or behavioral health), strong

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of daily methadone dosing and ensure adherence to protocols.
• Conduct nursing assessments and monitor 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 per regulatory standards.
• Coordinate care transitions for individuals being released from custody to community MAT programs.
• Serve as the primary liaison between medical, correctional, and behavioral health teams.
• Provide oversight to LPNs and other nursing staff involved in MAT services.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, discharge planning, and compliance audits.

Skills

Nursing

Care Coordination

Communication

Electronic Health Records

Regulatory knowledge

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

RN license (CT)

Tools

EHR systems

Dosing systems

Recordkeeping software

Job description

Recovery Network of Programs, Inc. in Bridgeport is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) Coordinator to lead MAT services in the Bridgeport Correctional Facility.

You will oversee methadone dosing, perform nursing assessments, and coordinate with prescribers to ensure safe, effective treatment for incarcerated individuals with opioid use disorder. This role requires a CT RN license, at least two years of nursing experience (preferably in corrections or behavioral health), strong