Registered Nurse

Nurse (RN) | Southeastern Connecticut - New London, CT

Southeastern Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (SCADD) is an award-winning, nationally and locally recognized leader in substance use disorder and behavioral health treatment in Southeastern Connecticut. We are proud recipients of the Top Workplace award, 2023 Non-Profit of the Year and 2023 Executive Director of the Year honors from the Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce, and recognition as a Top Tier organization and a Recovery Friendly Workplace.

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse to provide nursing services and medically monitor clients in our substance abuse detox facility — playing a vital role in supporting individuals through one of the most critical steps in their recovery journey.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
• Multiple Medical Plans to fit your needs and budget
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with 10% employer match at 1 year
• Vacation and Sick accruals
• 11 paid Holidays
• 40 hours of paid Education/Training annually
• Paid Licensure Reimbursement
• Meaningful work making a lasting difference in the lives of individuals in recovery

What You'll Do:

As a Nurse (RN), you will provide direct nursing care and administer prescribed detoxification protocols to clients in our Detox department. Working as part of SCADD's multidisciplinary team and reporting to the Nurse Manager, you will serve as a primary nurse for individual clients — coordinating their care, responding to their needs, and helping guide them toward health and recovery.

Responsibilities include:

• Perform initial nursing assessments and document ongoing client assessments in response to treatment
• Perform client admissions
• Develop, implement, record, and evaluate nursing care plans according to the age and specific needs of each client
• Participate in and supervise nursing care, 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 clients and families toward an understanding of health, illness, and plans for post-discharge care
• Respond to medical and psychiatric emergency needs of clients
• Participate in the orientation of new employees and the transfer of knowledge necessary for the performance of duties

What You'll Need:

• Associate degree in nursing or a related health care field; or six months to one year of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Current State of Connecticut Department of Public Health Registered Nurse License required
• CPR Certification required
• Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, external health care providers, clients, and families
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present information clearly in one-on-one and group settings
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize critical tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to SCADD's values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and trauma-informed practice

Why SCADD?

Since 1966, SCADD has remained at the forefront of substance use disorder treatment, continuously evolving to meet the needs of individuals, families, and communities across Southeastern Connecticut. We believe in second chances and the power of recovery — and compassionate, skilled nursing care is central to that work. When you join SCADD, you join a team that shows up every day with hope, connection, and purpose.

If you're a nurse who wants their work to matter, we want to hear from you.

Apply today at careers.scadd.org

SCADD is an equal opportunity employer. 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. A pre-employment drug screen, conducted by a qualified lab, is required in accordance with Connecticut law.

40 hours/week, Second shift 4p-12a