Registered Nurse (RN) - Psych Mental Health (Per Diem)

Job Summary

Rushford Center (The Ridge Recovery Center) is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse who desires a rewarding career making a difference in the lives of individuals living with substance use disorders. The Ridge Recovery Center is a new state-of-the-art substance use disorder treatment facility in Windham, CT. The Registered Nurse will work with and assist other professional, clinical, and medical staff in providing day-to-day direct care to individuals with substance use disorders. Some of the duties and responsibilities for this position include:

• assessing client’s conditions
• administering medications
• managing withdrawal symptoms
• providing direct nursing care and education to clients in regard to their health, wellness and recovery

Qualifications

• Valid CT RN license
• Minimum of Associate's degree in nursing
• Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred
• CPR & AED certified within six months of employment
• Accredited certification in Addictions Nursing (CARN) or Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing (or is actively pursuing credentialing) is preferred
• Minimum of one years' nursing experience in Psychiatric or Substance Abuse Treatment preferred
• Experience as a CNA, Mental Health Worker, or other related field is desirable for newly graduated nurses