Night Shift RN - Behavioral Health & Addiction Care

Emend Healthcare, Inc.; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 58,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Emend Healthcare, Inc. in Connecticut is seeking a Registered Nurse for overnight coverage in the Nursing department.

The RN will perform nursing assessments, medication monitoring, and guidance to non-medical staff, handling intake processes and centralized medication storage, while serving as primary liaison to Providers. Responsibilities include administering medications per physician orders, documenting in Sunwave EMR, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and coordinating with

Qualifications

• RN license in good standing in CT.
• Experience with medical assessments and medication monitoring.
• Knowledge of EMR documentation and regulatory standards.
• Ability to communicate with medical and non-medical staff.
• Experience in behavioral health or SUD settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive nursing assessments and oversee data collection for accuracy and stability.
• Identify changes in medical/psychiatric status and initiate interventions.
• Administer medications per physician orders and follow the five rights.
• Provide clinical oversight and guidance to non-medical team members.
• Document in EMR (Sunwave) timely and accurately reflecting patient outcomes.
• Coordinate with Providers, Therapists, and leadership for coordinated care.
• Support discharge planning and reduce AMA/ATA discharges.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and program policies.

Skills

Nursing assessments

Medication administration

EMR documentation

Clinical communication

Team coordination

Triage & escalation

Education

CT RN license

CPR certification

First Aid certification

Naloxone certification

TB clearance

Tools

Sunwave EMR

Microsoft Office

Job description

Emend Healthcare, Inc. in Connecticut is seeking a Registered Nurse for overnight coverage in the Nursing department.

The RN will perform nursing assessments, medication monitoring, and guidance to non-medical staff, handling intake processes and centralized medication storage, while serving as primary liaison to Providers. Responsibilities include administering medications per physician orders, documenting in Sunwave EMR, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and coordinating with