Registered Nurse Part-time Bi-lingual(Spanish)

Chemical-Abuse-Services-Agenc; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CASA seeks a Registered Nurse to coordinate and deliver nursing and medical services at the Casa Hostos Residential Clinics. The role includes medication reconciliation support for Housing Programs and may require on-call coverage and weekend hours.

CT-licensed RN with ambulatory detox experience and Spanish bilingual skills are required, along with CPR and strong communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with CT license and 2 years of ambulatory detoxification and/or chemically supported treatment.
• Experience with cross-cultural interactions; appreciation of Latino/African American cultures.
• Maintains Nursing license and CPR qualifications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Bilingual in Spanish.
• Growth-oriented; set and work towards professional goals.
• Willing to develop multicultural competency in behavioral health.
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle.
• HRSA approved site.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, assess, and implement nursing and medical services at the Casa Hostos Residential Clinics.
• Assist Supportive Housing Programs with medication reconciliation.
• May participate in on-call rotation and occasional weekend hours.

Skills

Bilingual in Spanish

RN license CT

Ambulatory detox experience

Methadone maintenance experience

Strong communication skills

Cultural competency

Driver's license

Job description

Description

Under the supervision of CASA’s APRN, PA, or Medical Director, the incumbent is responsible for coordinating, assessing, and implementing nursing and medical services at the Casa Hostos Residential Clinics, as well as assisting Supportive Housing Programs with medication reconciliation. This position may require participation in an on-call rotation and occasional weekend hours.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse with two (2) years of experience with ambulatory detoxification and/or chemically supported treatment and current Connecticut license. Experience with Methadone Maintenance preferred.
• Must be able to interact cross-culturally, have an appreciation of Latino/African American cultures.
• Maintains Nursing license and CPR qualifications
• Must have excellent communication both verbal and written.
• Must be bilingual in Spanish.
• Must be a growth oriented person willing to set and work towards professional goals.
• Must demonstrate appreciation and willingness to develop continuing skills towards multicultural competency within a behavioral health setting.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and vehicle.
• HRSA approved site