Registered Nurse: Milestone - 4503

(CHR) Community Health Resources, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 57,270 - 69,997; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

403b Retirement Plan contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Free training curriculum

Confidential counseling sessions through EAP

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the United States is seeking a Registered Nurse for a part-time position. Responsibilities include providing direct services in a residential setting, documenting interventions, and developing treatment plans for clients with substance use and mental health disorders. The ideal candidate holds an RN license and has experience working in managed care environments. Join a dynamic workplace where your well-being and growth matter.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a School of Nursing and RN Licensure required.
• Experience working with patients having substance use and mental health disorders.
• RN license to practice in State of CT required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct services to clients in a residential setting.
• Document planned interventions and observations of clients.
• Develop individual and group treatment plans.

Skills

Understanding of substance use disorders

Crisis assessment skills

Ability to form rapport with clients

Behavioral health treatment knowledge

Education

Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program

Tools

CPR & First Aid Certification

Job description

A career can mean different things at different workplaces. Apply now to see what it means to us and what it's like to work somewhere your voice is heard, your wellness is a priority, and your success matters.

JOB TITLE: Registered Nurse

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Part-time, 16 hours/wk

SCHEDULED HOURS: Saturday-Sunday, 7AM-3PM

PROGRAM/LOCATION: Milestone and New Life Center, Putnam CT

PC#: 2609

ABOUT THE PROGRAMS: MILESTONE AND NEW LIFE CENTER

Milestone is a 7-14 day stabilization intensive residential treatment center designed to accommodate and treat women with a history of substance abuse, trauma and mental health issues. Our comprehensive services are recovery-oriented, gender-responsive and trauma-informed with the goal of helping women find real hope for recovery. Milestone offers individual and group counseling, case management and aftercare planning services. Treatment is individualized and centered around healing and wellness, essential to moving forwards towards employment, housing and family stability. Milestone is part of CHR's Center of Excellence for Women/Women and Children located at our Putnam campus.

CHR's New Life Center is a Residential Substance Abuse Treatment program designed to accommodate women with substance abuse and co-occurring mental health disorders who have infants, toddlers under the age of 4yo and/or expectant mothers. Children reside in the facility with their Mothers in order to promote a healthy parental bond with the focus of developing effective parenting skills. Estimated length of stay is 4-6 months with the goal of preparing for a healthy and safe substance free lifestyle. DCF involved Mothers welcomed. Mothers and infants receive medical care at Day Kimball Hospital.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides direct services to clients supported within the 24/7 residential setting.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the treatment of substance use disorders as well as co-occurring disorders relevant to the population served.
• Intervenes in client differences or conflicts in a way to ensure a positive milieu.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of family and natural support connections for clients served within the programs
• Demonstrates the ability to form and maintain positive and healthy rapport with clients served by building trust and supporting competencies through interest and active engagement.
• Demonstrates the ability to teach and support the learning of a broad range of skills including those related to: coping skills, ADLS and areas of psychoeducation and linkage to community resources and self-help groups.
• Transports clients within the program as needed.
• Documents planned interventions, behavior incidents, and general observations of clients served and assessment of their skills, behavior, and moods in an objective and professional manner.
• Provides integrated behavioral health and medical treatment planning and comprehensive care management of adults with substance use and mental health disorders.
• Maintains knowledge of current ideas, theories and research regarding treatment of individuals with complex behavioral health and medical issues including factors contributing to health care disparities
• Supervises provision of laboratory testing on-site and off-site, according to agency policies
• Develops and provides individual and group treatment and psycho-educational groups designed to aid clients in understanding and maintaining their medications and side effects, as well as how to manage their behavioral health symptoms, improve skills for recovery and living a healthy lifestyle.
• Provides crisis assessment and intervention to monitor status of clients in crisis.
• Monitors medications of all residents in accordance with the Adult residential medication policy and procedure.
• Teaches and assists all residents in areas of rehab including: nutrition and healthy living, meal preparation, hygiene, laundry, banking and budgeting, and basic home care skills.
• Assists/Manages administrative functions and tasks at the direction of the supervisor
• Additional duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Graduate of a School of Nursing from an Accredited Nursing Program and RN Licensure.

Experience: Experience working with patients with substance use and mental health disorders. Experience working in a managed care environment.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: RN license to practice in State of CT.

Training: CPR & First Aid Certification required OR must obtain within 90 days of employment.

Why Join CHR?

• Proudly recognized as a Top Workplace for 12 consecutive years!
• Enjoy ample paid time off, including a special day off for your birthday!
• Benefit from contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan.
• Competitive premiums with added discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance!
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
• Student loan repayment assistance (Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Nurse Corps, NHSC/HRSA at select sites).
• Exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities.
• FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our brand-new Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth!
• Clinical supervision and/or mentoring available at many programs.
• Internal career fairs: connect with recruiters to discuss your career aspirations and the various opportunities available within our over 80 programs statewide.
• Annual wellness stipend.
• FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, for employees and their families
• Fun activities like coloring contests, lunch & learns, office seasonal decorating contests, employee appreciation events and more!
• Up to 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions per issue, per year, for individuals, couples, & families through our EAP program
• Participate in leadership luncheons with our CEO and various agency committees!
• Weekly video updates from our CEO and monthly newsletters to keep you in the loop.
• Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility.

Join us at CHR and be part of an exciting, supportive, and dynamic workplace where your growth and well-being are our top priorities!

COMPENSATION*:

$63,634/minimum, and up commensurate upon experience

*Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based off of relevant experience, as well as adherence to our internal equity policy. Many of our positions offer program/location differentials and/or sign-on incentives. (Please note, for part‑time positions this range would be pro‑rated based on hours worked)

CHR is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all to apply.

Take the first step to a meaningful career and apply to CHR today!

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