ADMISSIONS NURSE (RN)

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 immediate opening for an Admissions Nurse (RN). 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. 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. 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 This is a full time, 40 hour position. 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. 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