Registered Nurse Part-time Bi-lingual(Spanish)

Chemical Abuse Services Agency Inc; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CACSA Inc. seeks a Registered Nurse to coordinate, assess, and implement nursing and medical services at the Casa Hostos Residential Clinics, with responsibilities extending to supporting medication reconciliation for housing programs.

The role may include an on-call rotation and occasional weekend hours, requiring cross-cultural interaction and bilingual Spanish communication in a behavioral health setting.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with Connecticut license and two years of experience in ambulatory detoxification or chemically supported treatment.
• Experience with Methadone Maintenance preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to interact cross-culturally and show multicultural competency in behavioral health settings.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a 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.
• Be available for on-call rotation and occasional weekend hours.

Skills

Nursing

Ambulatory detox

Detox treatment

Cross-cultural communication

Bilingual Spanish

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