Registered Nurse (RN)

Newport Healthcare; Seymour (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport Healthcare is seeking Registered Nurses to provide on-site nursing and attendant care for adolescents and young adults in our treatment programs. You will perform health screenings, administer medications, and collaborate with NP/MD and multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality care.

The role requires an active RN license and strong clinical judgment, with preference for residential nursing experience.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in CT or state where applying
• Experience in residential nursing environment preferred
• Strong clinical decision-making and patient-centered care
• Ability to multitask and stay organized under pressure

Responsibilities

• Completing client health screenings and providing direct care and nursing services as needed, including monitoring chronic health conditions
• Evaluating medical complaints and relaying information to NP/MD during on-site hours
• Serving as a vital part of multidisciplinary treatment teams
• Administering medications and ordering medication refills
• Complying with policies and procedures (OSHA, HIPAA, infection control, local/state/federal regulations)

Skills

Residential nursing experience (pref)

Patient care & assessment

Education

RN license (state-specific)

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

Compensation Range: