Per Diem RN - Detox & Substance Use Care

Universal Health Services; North Stonington (CT); On-site; USD 61,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

401(k) with company match

Student loan refinancing program

Tuition assistance

Career development

Pet insurance

Benefits website

Job summary

Stonington Institute, a division of Universal Health Services, is seeking a per diem Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Detox Unit in North Stonington, CT. You will work as part of a treatment team, performing assessments, implementing orders, and delivering medications and therapies to patients in a substance use disorder program.

Connecticut RN license required; weekend/holiday availability is essential. Per diem status may include holdover and overtime; benefits and professional development

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing with a current State of Connecticut R.N. License.
• Minimum of one year experience working in the Mental Health or Substance Abuse field preferred
• Must be available to work weekends and holidays
• May be required to work overtime and holdover shifts

Responsibilities

• Assess clients thoroughly upon admission and as needed; transcribe and implement physician’s orders.
• Assess clients withdrawing from substances using facility approved assessment scales; develop treatment plans for active problems identified.
• Set behavioral, observable, and measurable goals and develop effective interventions to help clients achieve their goals.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered.
• This is a per diem position; must be able to work weekend and holiday rotation; overtime/holdover may be required.

Education

Connecticut RN License

Job description

Stonington Institute, a division of Universal Health Services, is seeking a per diem Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Detox Unit in North Stonington, CT. You will work as part of a treatment team, performing assessments, implementing orders, and delivering medications and therapies to patients in a substance use disorder program.

Connecticut RN license required; weekend/holiday availability is essential. Per diem status may include holdover and overtime; benefits and professional development