Detox Registered Nurse

Job Description

Hiring for Detox RNs in New Haven, CT.

Full-time schedule: 3PM-11PM or 11PM-7AM (M-F, every other weekend) - may consider 3-12s option

Part-time schedule: 11PM-7AM (20-32 hours/week options) (every other weekend required)

Pay: $40-46/hr (based on years of RN experience!)

Must be flexible to train for the first several weeks on M-F regular day shift schedule.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Ensures that patients experience reasonable, maximum relief of withdrawal and acute medical/surgical symptoms. Delivers effective nursing care for chronic medical and psychiatric conditions, calling upon medical and psychiatric resources, as needed.

Assess and appropriately address the medical needs of patients from any level of care, including potential admissions, as defined in the RN scope of practice.

Provides medication education to clients, including intended effects and actual side effects of prescribed medications. Evaluates clients for actual effects on a routine basis, seeking timely modification of medication orders when desired effects are not achieved and documents timely.

Ensures negative outcomes to withdrawal are minimized. Monitors and reports any negative outcomes, as per policy.

Ensures that the covering MD/PA/APRN is notified of all pertinent information in a timely fashion.

Provides behaviorally oriented nursing interventions. Calls upon psychiatric resources and performs crisis intervention, as needed.

Collaborate with physicians or APRNs to create a Plan of Care for each patient.

Documentation in patient electronic medical records via EPIC.

Requirements:

Must have a current Registered Nurse Connecticut State Licensure.

Associate's degree in nursing required, Bachelor's degree a plus

Minimum of 1 year nursing experience in psychiatric or substance abuse treatment preferred.

Minimum of 3 years nursing experience is preferred.

Experience as a CNA/MA or other related field is desirable for newly graduated nurses.

CPR certification is required.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Advanced knowledge of EPIC EMRs is preferred.

Willingness to work a flexible schedule and to fill in when needed.

Excellent bedside manner and communication skills.

Working knowledge of health care laws and regulations.