Registered Nurse - Per Diem- DBT

Continuum of Care; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

401(k) with company match

Medical, Dental and Vision

FSA and Dependent Care

Job summary

Continuum of Care in Connecticut seeks a per diem Registered Nurse to provide assessments, medication oversight, and coordination of medical care for clients in residential programs. You will educate staff on psychiatric conditions, monitor meds, and ensure HIPAA compliance while supporting a safe, therapeutic environment.

The role emphasizes collaboration with behavioral health teams and timely documentation. A CT RN license and First Aid/CPR are required; weekend differential applies.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with CT license required.
• Experience with psychiatric/behavioral health populations preferred.
• Strong documentation and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Plans and coordinates psychiatric nursing care within treatment plans.
• Administers and monitors medications; observes for adverse effects.
• Educates program staff on client comorbidities and medications.
• Conducts intake assessments and maintains nursing notes.
• Ensures HIPAA compliance and secure handling of information.

Skills

Psychiatric nursing

Medication administration

HIPAA compliance

Client assessments

Staff education

Education

Connecticut RN license

Tools

First Aid/CPR certification

Job description

Per Diem hours **Registered Nurse- Rate of Pay: $48.22 per hour Weekend Differential Pay $49.22 per hour

Scope of Service: The Nurse's primary function is to provide assessments, consultation, education and coordination of medical care to all clients of Continuum's residential programs. The Nurse's role is also to employ strategies to promote education and in service training to staff on any and all medical issues pertaining to client needs. We also ask that the Nurse be available strictly for consultation and in-service training to other programs as needed within the Residential Services Divisions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Plans and provides psychiatric nursing care. Incorporates nursing goals and interventions with behavioral health team treatment plan.
• Exercises appropriate nursing principles, procedures, and techniques used in the care and treatment of the persons served.
• Follows psychiatrist recommendations for treatment interventions.
• Teaches program staff regarding client comorbidities and provides resources and education, as necessary.
• Observes client selfadministration of medication while training new staff members on medication observation and education procedures.
• Has strong knowledge of psychotropic and medical medications and effects on persons served.
• Documents reactions to psychotropic drugs and other medications as directed by MD/APRNs.
• Conducts intake assessments with clients and ongoing nursing notes consistent with agency procedures.
• Knowledgeable of and carries out agency medication practices.
• Conducts medication reconciliation with MD/APRN; oversees the accuracy of the Medication Observation Record; transcribes medication records in conjunction with staff; and conducts investigations for inaccuracies.

Environmental Responsibilities

• Assists in maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff and clients.
• Maintains a clean, wellorganized work environment.
• Ensures that all egresses and walkways are clear to support workplace safety.
• Notifies supervisor of maintenance and/or safety issues and generates work orders as needed.
• Conducts and participates in fire and emergency evacuation drills, and reviews the emergency preparedness plan as outlined in agency policy.
• Completes other designated environmental tasks as assigned.

Quality Assurance

• Adheres to policies and practices as outlined in staff handbook and program operations manual.
• Works in a respectful, constructive, and cooperative manner with fellow staff and providers.
• Upholds all Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations and secures all necessary releases of information for outside communication.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with professional CT license.
• Prior experience working with special populations, including mental health,

Developmental/intellectual Disabilities, Homelessness, Substance Use, And Veterans Preferred.

• Current certification in First Aid and CPR or willingness to obtain certification within 3 months of hiring.
• Valid Connecticut Driver’s license with clean driving record is required.
• Knowledge of the community support system and resources is preferred.
• A healthy role model with the ability to communicate healthy lifestyle practices and behavior modifications to clients is required.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Knowledge of the basic principles of psychiatric rehabilitation is preferred.

Company Benefits Include

• Competitive Wages
• 401(k) with company match up to 3.5%
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• FSA and Dependent Care Accounts
• Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program
• Company Sponsored Life, AD&D and LTD
• Colonial Supplemental Insurance
• Vacation, PTO & Sick time for eligible FT 40 & PT (2039 hour)

Employees

• Connecticut Paid Sick Time for all employees up to 40 hours a year
• 12 Company Holidays Paid at Double Time (hourly employees)