Registered Nurse (RN)

Newport Academy; Connecticut; Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 98,000; Part time

Job summary

Newport Healthcare is seeking an on-site Registered Nurse to provide care to adolescents and young adults in a residential setting. You will screen clients, monitor chronic conditions, administer medications, and collaborate with NP/MD on medical concerns.

We currently have part-time AM/PM shifts and one full-time PM role. All positions involve 12-hour shifts with shift differentials and require an active RN license in the state of employment.

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted RN license in the state of employment.
• Residential nursing experience is preferred but not required.
• Strong clinical judgment and patient-centered care.
• Ability to multitask and stay organized under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Complete client health screenings and provide direct care as needed.
• Evaluate medical concerns during on-site hours and relay to NP/MD.
• Serve as part of multidisciplinary treatment teams.
• Administer medications and order refills.
• Comply with policies and infection-control protocols.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Patient care

Decision making

Cultural competence

Multitasking

Education

RN license

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 with shift differentials.