Nurse (RN) - Per-diem

SCADD, Inc; New London (CT); On-site; USD 57,859 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend premiums

Shift premiums

Job summary

SCADD, Inc is seeking a compassionate per-diem Registered Nurse to provide nursing services and medically monitor clients in our Detox facility in Southeast Connecticut. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, reporting to the Nurse Manager, and serve as the primary nurse for individual clients, coordinating care and guiding recovery.

Responsibilities include assessments, admissions, care plans, education for clients and families, and responding to emergencies.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing or related health care field, or six months to one year of related experience.
• Current State of Connecticut DPH Registered Nurse license required.
• CPR certification required.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, external providers, clients and families.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize critical tasks.
• Commitment to SCADD's values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and trauma-informed practice.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial nursing assessments and document ongoing client assessments.
• Perform client admissions.
• Develop, implement, record, and evaluate nursing care plans.
• Supervise nursing care and provide direct physical care as needed.
• Act as a primary nurse and coordinate treatment for individual clients.
• Execute medical regimens prescribed by the physician.
• Educate clients and families about health, illness, and post-discharge plans.
• Respond to medical and psychiatric emergencies.
• Participate in orientation and knowledge transfer for new staff.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Trauma-informed practice

Ability to prioritize tasks

Education

Associate degree in nursing or related field

Job description

Nurse (RN) | Southeast Connecticut - New London, CT

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled per-diem Registered Nurse to provide nursing services and medically monitor clients in our substance abuse Detox facility – playing a vital role in supporting individuals through one of the most critical steps in their recovery journey.

We are looking for per-diem coverage on Weekends, Overnights, and Second Shift!

What We Offer

• $42.55 per hour with shift premiums plus weekend premiums

What You'll Do

As a Nurse (RN), you will provide direct nursing care and administer prescribed detoxification protocols to clients in our Detox department. Working as part of SCADD's multidisciplinary team and reporting to the Nurse Manager, you will serve as a primary nurse for individual clients – coordinating their care, responding to their needs, and helping guide them toward health and recovery.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial nursing assessments and document ongoing client assessments in response to treatment
• Perform client admissions
• Develop, implement, record, and evaluate nursing care plans according to the age and specific needs of each client
• Participate in and supervise nursing care, providing direct physical care measures as needed
• Act as a primary nurse, working with individual clients and coordinating their treatment
• Execute the medical regimen of care as prescribed by the physician
• Educate clients and families toward an understanding of health, illness, and plans for post-discharge care
• Respond to medical and psychiatric emergency needs of clients
• Participate in the orientation of new employees and the transfer of knowledge necessary for the performance of duties

What You'll Need

• Associate degree in nursing or a related health care field; or six months to one year of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Current State of Connecticut Department of Public Health Registered Nurse License required
• CPR Certification required
• Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, external health care providers, clients, and families
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present information clearly in one-on-one and group settings
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize critical tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to SCADD's values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and trauma-informed practice

Equal Opportunity Employer

SCADD is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. A pre-employment drug screen, conducted by a qualified lab, is required in accordance with Connecticut law.