Registered Nurse; RN - Ridge Recovery Center

Location: 289 Windham Rd, Willimantic (10534)

Shift: Sunday through Tuesday 7 AM-3:30 PM

• Eligible for up to a $3,000 hiring bonus*

Work where every moment matters.

Rushford Center, a leading provider of addiction and mental health services, is nationally recognized for delivering outstanding prevention, treatment and recovery programs. We offer a wide range of programs including Acute Care & Evaluation, Residential Addiction Treatment, Individual, Group & Family Therapy, Intensive Outpatient and Community Support Programs.

Rushford Center (The Ridge Recovery Center) is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse who desires a rewarding career making a difference in the lives of individuals living with substance use disorders. The Ridge Recovery Center is a new state-of-the-art substance-use-disorder treatment facility in Windham, CT. The Registered Nurse will work with and assist other professional, clinical, and medical staff in providing day-to-day direct care to individuals with substance-use disorders.

Responsibilities include:

• Assess client conditions
• Administer medications
• Manage withdrawal symptoms
• Provide direct nursing care and education to clients regarding their health, wellness, and recovery
• Use strong therapeutic interpersonal skills to encourage and motivate clients to work toward treatment goals

• Valid Connecticut RN license
• Minimum of an Associate's degree in nursing
• Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred
• CPR & AED certification within six months of employment
• Accredited certification in Addictions Nursing (CARN) or Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing, or active pursuit of credentialing preferred
• Minimum of one year nursing experience in Psychiatric or Substance Abuse Treatment preferred
• Experience as a CNA, Mental Health Worker, or related field desirable for newly graduated nurses

Benefits include:

• Medical and dental benefits
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off with accrual starting on date of hire, including seven paid holidays
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee discount programs

Every moment matters. This is your moment.