REGISTERED NURSE, RESIDENTIAL - FULL-TIME

InterCommunity, Inc.; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with employer contributions

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

InterCommunity, Inc. is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to play a crucial role in promoting whole-person health. You'll provide alcohol and drug-focused nursing assessments, administer medications, monitor patient health, and facilitate crisis interventions under the supervision of the Residential Nurse Manager. The position requires a current Connecticut RN License and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, with a schedule of Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. A supportive environment offering career advancement opportunities is provided.

Qualifications

• Responsible for providing alcohol and drug-focused nursing assessments.
• Administer medications and monitor patients for reactions or side effects.
• Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members.

Responsibilities

• Timely administer medications to patients.
• Maintain accurate reports and records.
• Modify patient treatment plans as indicated.

Skills

Medication administration

Patient monitoring

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Education

Current Connecticut RN License

Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR certification

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Join a Mission That Matters

InterCommunity, Inc. is a Federally Qualified Health Center Look‑Alike (FQHC LA) committed to providing accessible, compassionate care to everyone — regardless of life situation or ability to pay.

We offer same‑day primary care and a wide range of behavioral health services across our community health centers in:

• 281 Main St., East Hartford
• 40 Coventry St., Hartford
• 828 Sullivan Ave., South Windsor.

The Addiction Services Division provides a full continuum of care, including:

• Primary care integration
• Residential detox and treatment
• Outpatient mental health and substance use services for adults and children
• Intensive outpatient programs
• Employment and community support
• Mobile crisis evaluations
• Judicial support services
• Social rehabilitation

Why Work With Us?

At InterCommunity, we believe your well‑being matters — at work and beyond. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and work‑life balance.

All benefit‑eligible employees of InterCommunity are eligible for Medical, Dental, Voluntary Vision, Group Life, Supplemental Life, Short‑Term Disability and Long‑Term Disability. (A benefit‑eligible employee is one who is scheduled to work a minimum of 30 hours per week.). In addition, all employees may contribute to our 401(k) and those who meet eligibility and service requirements will receive the company contribution. Benefits are effective on the first day of the month following date of hire.

Our Benefits Include:

• Work Life‑Balance‑Flexibility, generous Paid PTO, and paid holidays.
• Health & Dental insurance - flexible contribution options that include 2 HDHP w/ HSA enrollment option or non‑HDHP at a minimal cost to employees.
• Voluntary vision coverage.
• Employer‑paid Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability, and Basic Life & AD&D.
• Supplemental Life Insurance available.
• 401(k) with 3% employer match + 3% employer contribution after 12 months and 1,000 hours worked.
• Career advancement opportunities in a supportive, mission‑driven environment.

Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) plays a critical role in executing InterCommunity’s mission to promote whole‑person health. Under the supervision and direction of the Residential Nurse Manager, the Registered Nurse is responsible for providing alcohol and drug‑focused nursing assessment at admission to the program, medication administration, and ongoing client health monitoring, including treatment coordination.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Timely administer medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects.
• Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
• Complete focused alcohol and drug assessments at admission to the program.
• Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
• Order, transcribe and reconcile medications per MD order as needed.
• Facilitate effective crisis intervention.
• Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans to include referral to higher level of care.
• Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to achieve best patient outcomes.
• Direct or supervise less‑skilled nursing or healthcare personnel.
• Refer patients to specialized health resources or community agencies furnishing assistance.
• Perform other duties as required.

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

*Attendance at required staff meetings and assigned trainings is now a condition of employment and will be treated as paid work time.

Requirements

Education &/Or Experience

• Current Connecticut RN License
• Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR certification
• EPIC experience preferred, but not required.