REGISTERED NURSE (RN) - PER DIEM

Responsibilities Are you caring, compassionate and hardworking? Our facility can provide a place for you to thrive and continue your professional development. Stonington Institute, a division of one of the nation's largest and most respected hospital companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), has an opening for a per diem Registered Nurse (RN). UHS is a Fortune 500 corporation and in 2017 was recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune. Stonington Institute is committed to providing quality substance abuse treatment options for adults in southeastern Connecticut and surrounding areas. We offer medical detox as well as residential addictions treatment for active duty and retired military service members in our North Stonington location. Our clinic in Groton, CT, offers partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient treatment, and is conveniently located across the street from The Inn at Trails Corner, a new 180 bed dormitory‑style sober community for adult men and women who attend our outpatient day treatment programs. The Inn offers overnight accommodations, full‑meal service, indoor/outdoor recreation options, a workout room, and computer center for all clients. We accept private insurance, state‑funded plans and self‑pay arrangements. Essential Responsibilities: The Registered Nurse (RN) functions as an active part of the treatment team and provides continuous care, supervision, interaction and role modeling to our Detox Unit clients. Daily responsibilities include (not limited to): assess clients thoroughly upon admission and as needed; accurately transcribe and implement physician's orders; assess clients withdrawing from substances using facility approved assessment scales; develop appropriate and effective treatment plans for all active problems identified in the nursing assessment; set appropriate behavioral, observable, and measurable goals and develop effective interventions to help clients achieve their goals; administer medications and treatments as ordered. This is a per diem position. Must be able to work weekend and holiday rotation. Mandatory holdover and overtime may be required. Benefits Challenging and rewarding work environment Career advancement opportunities Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and more Competitive compensation Apply today to join our amazing team! Stonington Institute follows federal and state mandatory guidelines regarding staff vaccinations; our vaccination policy requires all newly hired staff, regardless of position or work location, to be fully vaccinated against COVID‑19. About Universal Health Services One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's largest public companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal‑opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. Notice At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job‑related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: or View phone number on click.appcast.io. Qualifications Registered Nurse (RN) Requirement: Graduate of accredited school of nursing with a current State of Connecticut RN license Minimum of one year experience working in the mental health or substance abuse field preferred Must be available to work weekends and holidays May be required to work overtime and holdover shifts #J-18808-Ljbffr