ADMISSIONS NURSE (RN)

Admissions Nurse (RN)

Our facility can provide a place for you to thrive and continue your professional development. Stonington Institute, a division of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), has an immediate opening for an Admissions 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.

Job Summary: The Admissions Nurse (RN) will provide initial client assessment and screening for admission to the Detox Unit.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assess clients thoroughly for admission.
• Accurately transcribe and implement physician's orders.
• Assess clients withdrawing from substances using facility approved assessment scales.
• Develop appropriate and effective initial treatment plans for all active problems identified in the admission nursing assessment.
• Accurately complete medication reconciliations upon admission.
• Educate clients on medications, health maintenance, substance abuse, and other applicable topics.
• Perform searches of clients upon admission.
• Communicate client medical and behavioral changes and any special precautions to appropriate clinical and medical staff for ongoing intervention.
• Act as liaison between members of the Clinical Team and Medical Departments.
• Document in client medical record in an accurate and timely manner, according to facility requirements.

Stonington Institute employees receive great opportunities. 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.

This is a full time, 40 hour position.

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.