RN - Addiction Treatment & Co-Occurring Care

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

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.