REGISTERED NURSE (RN) - FULL-TIME

Responsibilities Are you caring, compassionate and hardworking? Our facility can provide a place for you to thrive and continue your professional development. The Registered Nurse provides direct nursing care, assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the nursing treatment plan. Essential Responsibilities: 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. Educate clients on medications, health maintenance, substance abuse, and other applicable topics. Monitor the medical aspects of treatment of persons afflicted with substance dependence and behavioral health conditions. Recognize the physical and psychological effects of substance use, symptoms of withdrawal, and related medical emergencies. Supervise unlicensed personnel on the unit and enforce Stonington Institute policies and procedures. Communicate with community healthcare providers, hospitals, and emergency personnel to ensure the health and safety of Stonington Institute clients. Provide a structured environment through consistent implementation of policies and procedures as outlined by Director of Nursing. Benefits Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! Pet Insurance More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com Apply today to join our amazing team! Qualifications Graduate of accredited school of nursing with a current State of Connecticut R.N. 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr