Registered Nurse (RN)

Newport Healthcare; Bethlehem (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Part time

Job summary

Newport Healthcare in Connecticut is seeking Registered Nurses to provide on-site nursing and attendant care to adolescents and young adults in our treatment programs. You will complete health screenings, monitor chronic conditions, administer medications, and coordinate care with NPs/MDs.

Ideal candidates hold an active RN license, value patient-first care, and can stay calm under pressure. Part-time AM/PM shifts (12 hours) with differential evening, night and weekend options are available.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state of employment.
• Residential nursing experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to make good decisions based on analysis and judgment.
• Patient-first mindset and calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Completing client health screenings and providing direct nursing care as needed.
• Evaluating medical complaints and relaying information to NP/MD.
• Serving as part of multidisciplinary treatment teams.
• Administering medications and ordering refills.
• Complying with policies, HIPAA, and infection-control standards.

Skills

Critical thinking

Compassionate care

Cultural competency

Education

Registered Nurse License (RN)

Job description

What You’ll Do

Registered Nurses at Newport Healthcare provide on-site nursing and attendant care to adolescents and/or young adults in our treatment. Key responsibilities include:

• Completing client health screenings and providing direct care and nursing services as needed, including monitoring any chronic health conditions
• Evaluating medical complaints and concerns from residents during on-site hours and relaying information to the appropriate NP/MD
• Serving as a vital part of your patients’ multidisciplinary treatment teams
• Administering medications and ordering medication refills
• Complying with all policies and procedures, e.g., OSHA, HIPAA, medical protocols, infection control, and local, state, and federal regulations

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse License in state where you are applying (required)
• Experience in residential nursing (preferred, not required)
• Ability to make good decisions based your analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment
• A compassionate, patient-first mindset that supports you to reach the highest standards in delivery of care
• Cultural competency and sensitivity to patients’ unique experience and backgrounds
• The capacity to multitask and to remain calm and organized, even when under pressure or in stressful situations
• Minimum age is 21 years old, as a requirement for employment.

Additional Details

Shift Availability: We currently have openings for part-time positions in the AM or PM, as well as one full-time PM position. These are 12-hour shifts. We’re excited to offer new evening, night and weekend shift differentials for nursing positions!