Registered Nurse

Job Description Complete comprehensive nursing assessments and oversee LPN contributed data collection by reviewing and validating assessments to ensure clinical accuracy and support patient stability within ASAM level 3.7 and 3.5 levels of care. Identify, assess, and clinically interpret changesin medical or psychiatric status, initiating appropriate interventions and escalation when indicated. Provide clinical oversight of patient care, ensuring safe management of substance use disorders and co-occurring conditions. Lead response to acute presentations, including withdrawal symptoms, psychiatric instability, and medical concerns. Administer medications in accordance with physician orders, ensuring adherence to the “5 rights” of medication administration. Evaluate medication effectiveness, side effects, and patient response; communicate clinical recommendations to the Medical Provider. Provide patient education regarding medications, supporting compliance, safety, and engagement in treatment. Complete timely, accurate, and clinically sound documentation in EMR (Sunwave), reflecting assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes. Ensure documentation supports medical necessity, program fidelity, and payer requirements, reducing risk of denials and inappropriate discharges. Maintain compliance with Connecticut DPH regulations, The Joint Commissionstandards, and Emend-CT policies. Actively engage patients within the therapeutic milieu, reinforcing recovery principles, coping strategies, and treatment goals. Support and guide staff in implementing clinical interventions prior to discharge, with emphasis on reducing AMA/ATA discharges. Promote a safe, structured, and trauma-informed environmentthat supports patient retention and positive outcomes. Collaborate with therapists, behavioral health staff, admissions, and leadership to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care. Participate in and contribute to shift report, clinical rounds, and multidisciplinary treatment team meetings. Provide clinical guidance and support to LPNs and behavioral health staff, ensuring appropriate care delivery and escalation practices. Coordinate with Utilization Managementto support level-of-care determinations and discharge planning. Recognize and respond to behavioral escalation, cravings, and psychiatric distress using evidence-based nursing and de-escalation interventions. Initiate and oversee real-time escalation processes, ensuring timely clinical decision-making. Develop and implement safety plans, including appropriate observation levels and risk mitigation strategies. Ensure adherence to Emend-CT clinical programming, structure, and daily schedule. Reinforce expectations for patient participation, accountability, and engagement in treatment. Participate in Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI)initiatives, audits, and continuous quality improvement efforts. Perform other duties as assigned by Nursing Leadership and Emend-CT Administration. Requirements Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensein the state of Connecticut (in good standing) Current CPR and First Aid Certification Current Naloxone Certification(or ability to obtain upon hire) Current TB clearancein accordance with state regulations Minimum one (1) year of nursing experiencerequired (behavioral health or SUD setting strongly preferred) Experience in residential treatment and/or detox (ASAM 3.7/3.5)preferred Demonstrated experience working with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders Experience with medication administration, withdrawal monitoring, and clinical decision-making Experience with electronic medical records (EMR), preferably Sunwave Strong understanding of substance use disorders, withdrawal management, and recovery principles Ability to perform clinical assessments, triage, and escalation decisionsindependently Working knowledge of HIPAA, patient rights, and confidentiality standards Demonstrates strong clinical judgment, attention to detail, and commitment to program fidelity Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong time management and prioritization skillsin a 24-hour care environment Ability to work independently while leading and supporting a multidisciplinary team Demonstrated critical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership ability Adaptable and flexible in a dynamic clinical environment High level of integrity, professionalism, and patience Proficient in Microsoft Officeand EMR systems Strong, accurate, and timely clinical documentation skills Physical Requirements Ability to move throughout the facilityto observe and support patients and staff Adequate vision, hearing, manual dexterity, and coordinationto safely perform nursing duties #J-18808-Ljbffr