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JOB TITLE: Registered Nurse Coordinator
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time, 40 hours/week
SCHEDULED HOURS: Monday - Friday hours flex between 5AM-1PM or 7AM-3PM)
PROGRAM/LOCATION: DOC Robinson & DOC Osborn, Enfield, CT
PC#: 2306
ABOUT THE PROGRAM: Department of Corrections
Our Department of Corrections program is in place to provide medication assisted therapy services to incarcerated individuals.
ABOUT THE POSITION:
To be a part of a team responsible for the operation of Substance Use specialty treatment in OTP, Department of Correction; also Women’s Center for Excellence Residential Program New Life (women and young children) and Milestone Intensive Residential for Women.
By:
- Providing quality treatment while working with the team to provide support to clients with addictions and/or co-occurring disorders.
- Participating in case reviews, planning, and coordination of care.
- Working with MD/APRN to ensure technical processes and protocols related to Methadone dosing and medication self-administration in OTP and residential settings.
- Embraces and promotes harm-reduction model of treatment.
- Provides education to staff and clients about wellness, disease management and prevention.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform initial nursing assessments and document ongoing assessments of patients’ response to treatment.
- Responsible for accurate input of computer data.
- Execute the medical and medication regimen of care as prescribed by the physician/APRN
- Provides clients with daily methadone doses and prescribed take-home doses.
- Monitor urine toxicology screens and breathalyzers.
- Administer PPD tests or screens.
- Educate the patient/family toward an understanding of healthy living.
- Respond to medical/psychiatric emergency needs of patients, following CHR policies and procedures.
- Adhere to the standards for Medication Assisted Treatment and Substance Use Residential Programs as maintained by DPH, DMHAS, Joint Commission, D.E.A., and the U.S. Federal Government.
- Monitoring of methadone stock and ordering as described in CHR policies and all regulatory bodies.
- Restocking methadone supply upon delivery.
- Communicate with treatment team regarding patient status and progress.
- Maintains documentation in compliance with agency and program standards.
- Participates in staff meetings, supervision, trainings and other meetings as assigned.
- Assists LPNs by providing training, and oversight as needed.
- Additional duties as required.
Why Join CHR?
🏆 Award-Winning Workplace:
- Proudly recognized as a Top Workplace for 11 consecutive years!
🕒 Generous Time Off:
- Enjoy ample paid time off, including a special day off for your birthday!
💰 Retirement Savings:
- Benefit from contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan.
🏥 Comprehensive Insurance:
- Competitive premiums with added discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance!
🎓 Education & Tuition Support:
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
- Student loan repayment assistance (Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Nurse Corps, NHSC/HRSA at select sites).
- Exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities.
📚 Career Development:
- FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our brand-new Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth!
- Clinical supervision and/or mentoring available at many programs.
- Internal career fairs: connect with recruiters to discuss your career aspirations and the various opportunities available within our over 80 programs statewide.
💪 Wellness Program:
- Annual wellness stipend.
- FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, for employees and their families.
- Fun activities like coloring contests, lunch & learns, office seasonal decorating contests, employee appreciation events, and more!
- Up to 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions per issue, per year, for individuals, couples, & families through our EAP program.
🎤 Employee Involvement:
- Participate in leadership luncheons with our CEO and various agency committees!
📢 Stay Informed:
- Weekly video updates from our CEO and monthly newsletters to keep you in the loop.
🌟 And So Much More:
- Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility.
Join us at CHR and be part of an exciting, supportive, and dynamic workplace where your growth and well-being are our top priorities!
COMPENSATION*:
$76,924.00 /annually min, and up commensurate upon experience.
*Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based on relevant experience, as well as adherence to our internal equity policy. Many of our positions offer program/location differentials and/or sign-on incentives. (Please note, for part-time positions this range would be pro-rated based on hours worked)
CHR is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all to apply.
Take the first step to a meaningful career and apply to CHR today!
Qualifications
Skills
Behaviors
Motivations
Education
Preferred
Bachelors or better in Nursing.
Experience
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred
RN
Equal Opportunity Employer
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