REGISTERED NURSE (RN) - PER DIEM
About the role
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 opening for a per diem Registered 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 for active duty and retired military service members in our North Stonington location. Our clinic in Groton, CT, offers partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient treatment, and is conveniently located across the street from The Inn at Trails Corner, a new 180 bed dormitory-style sober community for adult men and women who attend our outpatient day treatment programs. The Inn offers overnight accommodations, full-meal service, indoor/outdoor recreation options, a workout room, and computer center for all clients. We accept private insurance, state-funded plans and self-pay arrangements.
Responsibilities
- Assess clients thoroughly upon admission and as needed;
- accurately transcribe and implement physician’s orders;
- assess clients withdrawing from substances using facility approved assessment scales;
- develop appropriate and effective treatment plans for all active problems identified in the nursing assessment;
- set appropriate behavioral, observable, and measurable goals and develop effective interventions to help clients achieve their goals;
- administer medications and treatments as ordered.
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (RN) Requirement: 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
- Must be available to work weekends and holidays
- May be required to work overtime and holdover shifts
Benefits
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation $44.00 - $55.00/hr
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans