Gilead - PROGRAM NURSE

About the role

Gilead is seeking a full-time Residential Nurse to join our Farrell Treatment Center program staff. The position is located in the New Britain area and offers 32 hours per week, specifically Tuesday-Friday from 4PM-12PM.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the well-being and stability of individuals in the program by providing and coordinating medical, psychiatric, and pharmacologic treatments, including psychopharmacology and Medication-Assisted Treatments (MAT).
• Support non-medical staff members and coordinate care with the program physician and prescribers.
• Assist the Nurse Supervisor in overseeing health-related care for substance abuse, medical, and pharmacological issues.
• Screen new referrals and evaluate clients at intake.
• Occasionally cover as back-up for the Nurse Supervisor.

Requirements

• Must be a Registered Nurse, preferably with a Bachelor’s degree.
• Certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center as a Clinical Specialist in Adult Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing preferred.
• Three years of experience in the mental health and addictions field.
• Maintain and provide proof of valid driver’s license and automobile insurance in good standing.

Qualifications

• Connecticut licensure for Registered Nurse required.

Skills

• Knowledge of severe and prolonged mental health and substance abuse disorders.
• Medical knowledge related to health and well-being.
• Ability to maintain contact with MDs for coordinated medical and psychiatric care.
• Experience working with pharmacies to facilitate proper pharmaceutical care.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to conduct health histories, initial nursing assessments, and medical evaluations.
• Proficiency in managing the medication self-administration system.

Benefits

• Paid vacation, sick, and personal time plus paid holidays.
• Affordable, employer-sponsored medical and dental insurance (Gilead pays 88%).
• Employer-provided long-term disability and life insurance (Gilead pays 100%).
• Hands-on learning experience and supervision.
• Scholarship, tuition reimbursement, and professional development opportunities.
• Paid training, education, and certification as necessary.
• Opportunities for growth within Gilead.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program eligibility.
• HRSA NHSC & STAR Loan Repayment Programs (HRSA LRP) eligibility.