Registered Nurse (RN)

Newport Healthcare; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport Healthcare in Fairfield, CT is seeking Registered Nurses to provide on-site nursing and attendant care to adolescents and young adults in our treatment program. You will perform health screenings, monitor chronic conditions, and administer medications as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate holds a current, unrestricted RN license in Connecticut, has strong clinical judgment, and a patient-first approach.

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted RN license in CT is required.
• Residential nursing experience is preferred but not required.
• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making ability.
• Compassionate, patient-first mindset to deliver high-quality care.
• Cultural competency and sensitivity to diverse patients.

Responsibilities

• Complete client health screenings and provide direct nursing care.
• Evaluate medical concerns from residents and relay information to NP/MD.
• Serve as a vital part of multidisciplinary treatment teams.
• Administer medications and order refills.
• Comply with OSHA, HIPAA, infection control, and local/state/federal regulations.

Skills

Decision making

Compassionate care

Multitasking under pressure

Cultural competence

Education

Registered Nurse License (current and unrestricted)

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

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Additional Details

Full-time 3p - 11p