REGISTERED NURSE - PER DIEM

About the role

The Registered Nurse (RN) Detox plays a critical role in executing InterCommunity's mission to promote whole person health. Under the supervision and direction of the Nursing Supervisor, the Registered Nurse is responsible for providing triage services, evaluating and assessing medical and psychiatric status, and managing withdrawal management.

Responsibilities

• Timely administer medications to patients and monitor for reactions or side effects.
• Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records of patients' medical information and vital signs.
• Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
• Order, transcribe, and reconcile medications per MD orders as needed.
• Facilitate effective crisis intervention.
• Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans, including referrals to higher levels of care.
• Modify patient treatment plans based on patients' responses and conditions, collaborating within a multidisciplinary team to achieve best patient outcomes.
• Direct or supervise less-skilled nursing or healthcare personnel.
• Refer patients to specialized health resources or community agencies providing assistance.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• A current/active State of Connecticut RN license.
• Basic Life Support and CPR certification.
• EPIC experience preferred, but not required.

Benefits

All benefit-eligible employees of InterCommunity are eligible for Medical, Dental, Voluntary Vision, Group Life, Supplemental Life, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability. Benefits are effective on the first day of the month following date of hire.

Pay

Wage Range: $40.00 - $50.00

Schedule

Per diem employees must accept at least one available shift within a 30-day period to maintain active employment status. All agency staff must be awake during all scheduled hours. Attendance at required staff meetings and assigned trainings is now a condition of employment and will be treated as paid work time.