RN Detox in Newtown $52+/hr

Aimcareers; Newtown (CT); On-site; USD 72,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta-T Group's client in Newtown, CT seeks a Registered Nurse to provide triage and medical management at a substance abuse clinic. Responsibilities include evaluating admission criteria, determining withdrawal level, and assisting physicians with orders.

Requirements: CT RN Certification; experience with adults with substance abuse; ability to obtain FBI, Child Abuse ACT 126, and Criminal clearances; current health documents (physical, TB test, CPR, First Aid). Shifts: 2nd and 3rd.

Qualifications

• CT RN Certification required.
• Experience with adults with substance abuse.
• Ability to obtain FBI, Child Abuse ACT 126, and Criminal clearances.
• Current health documents: physical, TB test, CPR, and First Aid.

Responsibilities

• Triage services and evaluate medical and psychiatric status.
• Determine level of withdrawal management needed.
• Administer and monitor medical needs under physician orders.
• Order, transcribe, and reconcile medications per MD order.
• Communicate with pharmacy as needed.
• Maintain medical records and documentation.

Skills

Substance abuse patient care

Clearance screening

Medical records documentation

CPR / First Aid documentation

Education

CT RN Certification

Job description

Our client is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide service at a substance abuse clinic in the Newtown, CT area.

CLIENT'S AVAILABLE HOURS

2nd & 3rd Shifts needed

$52+/hr

SUMMARY OF CLIENT'S DESCRIPTION OF THIS OPPORTUNITY

• Provide triage services (evaluate medical and psychiatric status based on admission criteria)
• Determine level of withdrawal management needed
• Administer and monitor individuals' medical needs in accordance with orders by prescribing physicians
• Order, transcribe, and reconcile medications per MD order as needed
• Communicate with pharmacy as needed
• Maintain ongoing relationships with other health care providers to provide consistency of prescribed treatment procedures and techniques
• Maintain medical records and oversee thorough documentation

CLIENT'S REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• CT RN Certification
• Experience working with adults who have challenges with substance abuse
• Ability to complete and pass clearances: FBI, Child Abuse (ACT 126), and Criminal
• Must be able to produce current medical/health documents including: physical examination, Tuberculosis/TB Skin Test, CPR, and First Aid

DTG ADVANTAGES

• Establish a relationship with one of the largest referral agencies for behavioral-health.
• Payments processed weekly.
• Increase or decrease your schedule at your discretion: choose opportunities that best fit your schedule.
• Ability to grow professionally.
• Access to a broad array of client opportunities.

DTG'S COMPANY MISSION

Delta-T Group's mission is to provide cost-effective, reliable referrals, and innovative referral solutions, for the social services, behavioral health, allied health and special education fields, for the betterment of independent behavioral health professionals seeking new opportunities and those needing care and support.