Registered Nurse (RN)

Connecticut Renaissance; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible

Life Insurance

Voluntary Insurance Benefits

403(b) Retirement Benefits with a gen.

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Connecticut Renaissance is seeking a licensed Registered Nurse to join our addiction treatment team in Waterbury, CT. The role includes nursing assessments, integrated care for substance use and co-occurring conditions, monitoring medication administration, and EMR documentation.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, follow ASAM guidelines, and complete required trainings. CT RN licensure and at least two years’ experience in residential SUD care are required.

Qualifications

• Active CT RN license is required.
• Two years' experience treating individuals with SUD in residential settings.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.
• Must be dependable, detail-oriented, and able to interface with clients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Conduct alcohol or other drug-focused nursing assessments within required timeframes.
• Provide integrated nursing care addressing substance use, mental health, co-occurring and general healthcare needs and monitoring client progress.
• Monitor client self-administration of medications.
• Facilitate health education and other psychoeducational groups for clients as assigned.
• Daily milieu management to provide a safe and therapeutic environment; ordering medication, supplies, counting meds at shift change, and carrying out medical staff orders.
• Consult with clinical staff regarding client progress and nursing needs.
• Ensure adherence to ASAM guidelines in care determinations.
• Document all client clinical care in the electronic medical record in a timely manner and in accordance with agency standards, state and federal regulations, DSS and ASAM guidelines, and requirements of third-party payers.
• Maintain and provide appropriate information and documentation to support timely and accurate billing and participate in utilization reviews as needed.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to on client care and progress.
• Attend all required internal and external trainings.
• Meet and contribute to agency outcomes and performance measures.
• Adhere to state and federal regulations, DSS and ASAM requirements, and standards of accreditation, facility licensure and funding sources.
• Maintain all licenses and certifications.
• May perform other duties assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Substance use treatment

Co-occurring disorders

Trauma-informed care

Electronic Health Records

Microsoft Office

Education

Connecticut RN License

Job description

• Conduct alcohol or other drug-focused nursing assessments within required timeframes.
• Provide integrated nursing care that addresses substance use, mental health, co-occurring and general healthcare needs and monitoring individual client progress.
• Monitor client self-administration of medications.
• Facilitate health education and other psychoeducational groups for clients as assigned.
• Daily milieu management to provide a safe and therapeutic environment; ordering medication, supplies, counting meds at shift change, and carrying out medical staff orders.
• Consult with clinical staff regarding client progress and nursing needs.
• Ensure adherence to ASAM guidelines in care determinations.
• Document all client clinical care in the electronic medical record in a timely manner and in accordance with agency standards, state and federal regulations, DSS and ASAM guidelines, and requirements of third-party payers.
• Maintain and provide appropriate information and documentation to support timely and accurate billing and participate in utilization reviews as needed.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to on client care and progress.
• Attend all required internal and external trainings.
• Meet and contribute to agency outcomes and performance measures.
• Adhere to state and federal regulations, DSS and ASAM requirements, and standards of accreditation, facility licensure and funding sources.
• Maintain all licenses and certifications.
• May perform other duties assigned by supervisor.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics:

Knowledge Of:

• Addiction treatment and pharmacotherapies
• Co-occurring diagnoses and treatment
• Trauma-informed, culturally responsive care
• Electronic Healthcare Record systems.
• General office software, particularly Microsoft Office Suite.

Ability To:

• Work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team
• Communicate effectively with staff, clients, referral agencies, healthcare providers, and social service providers regarding the patient's needs, verbally and in writing
• Maintain productivity standards

Education and Experience:

• Active Connecticut licensure as a Registered Nurse
• Two years' experience treating individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring disorders in a residential setting

Other:

• Must be dependable and reliable; detailed oriented; and able to interface easily with clients, staff, and referral sources.
• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle
• Position requires climbing stairs and the ability to lift 20 lbs or more
• May need to travel to other CTR locations
• Must successfully complete the introductory probationary employment period.
• Must have a valid CT driver's license.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

This job description covers the most significant duties but does not exclude other assignments or related duties.

Pay Rate: $47.43 hourly.Compensationis based on our established pay scale. Starting pay within this range isdetermined by the position, with consideration given to applicable licensure,certifications, and relevant experience.

Featured Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Insurance Benefits
• 403(b) Retirement Benefits with a generous match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Connecticut Renaissance does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.