Registered Nurse -Per Diem

Per Diem Registered Nurse

Southeastern Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (SCADD) is an award-winning organization, and a leading provider of substance use disorder and behavioral health treatment that recognizes our employees as our biggest asset. Join us to find a supportive community dedicated to helping you achieve your fullest potential, and you'll have an opportunity to make a significant and positive impact on the quality of lives and the community.

We currently have an exceptional career opportunity for a Per Diem Registered Nurse to join our team in New London, CT at SCADD's Withdrawal Management Program

Responsibilities:

• Perform initial nursing assessments of clients and document ongoing assessments of clients that are response to treatment.
• Perform admissions of clients.
• Develop, implement, record, and evaluate nursing care plans according to age and specific needs of clients.
• Participate in or supervise the nursing care of clients, providing direct physical care measures as needed.
• Act as a primary nurse working with individual clients and coordinating their treatment.
• Execute the medical regimen of care as prescribed by the physician.
• Educate the client and family toward an understanding of health and illness and the plans for post-discharge care.
• Respond to medical and psychiatric emergency needs of clients.
• Run client recovery groups.

Job Requirements:

• Current State of Connecticut - Department of Public Health Registered Nurse License (RN)
• CPR certification.
• Computer Literate
• Experience in behavioral health / substance abuse field preferred.

We offer a competitive benefit package so you can further invest in yourself and your future. Full-time positions offer (prorated for part-time positions):

• Generous Shift Differential for hours worked on evening, overnights or weekends.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Sick accruals

SCADD is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

As part of our commitment to a safe and drug-free workplace, SCADD requires all applicants to undergo a urinalysis drug screen as a condition of employment. In accordance with Connecticut law, testing will be conducted by a qualified lab.