BCC RN Coordinator
Listed on 2026-08-30
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Nursing
Mental Health Nurse
Job Details
Job Location:
BCC North Star
- Bridgeport, CT 06604
Position Type:
Full Time
Recovery Network of Programs, Inc. is a non-profit behavioral health organization serving the Greater Bridgeport community. We are committed to providing compassionate, person-centered care to individuals and families affected by addiction, mental health challenges, and incarceration.
Position OverviewRecovery Network of Programs is seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented Registered Nurse (RN) Coordinator to lead and coordinate substance use services within the Bridgeport Correctional Facility. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the safety, complaint, and effective delivery of medication-assisted treatment to incarcerated individuals diagnosed with opioid use disorder.
SHIFT:
Monday
- Friday 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Oversee all aspects of daily methadone dosing and ensure adherence to RNP protocols.
- Conduct nursing assessments and monitor clients for therapeutic effectiveness and adverse reactions.
- Collaborate with prescribers to communicate clinical concerns, dosage changes, and treatment updates.
- Maintain accurate records in the electronic health record (EHR) and dosing systems.
- Ensure proper storage, security, and chain of custody of methadone/suboxone in compliance with DEA, DPH, and SAMHSA regulations.
- Coordinate care transitions for individuals being released from custody, including referrals to community-based MAT programs.
- Serve as the primary liaison between medical, correctional, and behavioral health teams.
- Provide oversight and support to LPNs and other nursing staff involved in MAT services.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, discharge planning, and compliance audits.
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Connecticut (required).
- Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience, preferably in corrections, behavioral health, or substance use treatment.
- Experience with medication-assisted treatment (e.g., methadone, buprenorphine) strongly preferred.
- Strong organizational, clinical, and communication skills.
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team in a secure correctional environment.
- Knowledge of regulatory standards governing opioid treatment programs is a plus.
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