ADMISSIONS NURSE (RN)

UHS•North Stonington, CT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Stonington Institute, a division of Universal Health Services (UHS), is seeking an Admissions Nurse (RN) to provide initial client assessment and screening for admission to the Detox Unit. UHS is a Fortune 500 corporation committed to providing quality substance abuse treatment options. Stonington Institute offers medical detox and residential addictions treatment, as well as partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient treatment. They also offer a sober living community called The Inn at Trails Corner.

Requirements

Graduate of accredited school of nursing with a current State of Connecticut R.N. License.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of one year experience working in the Mental Health or Substance Abuse field preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess clients thoroughly for admission.
Accurately transcribe and implement physician’s orders.
Assess clients withdrawing from substances using facility approved assessment scales.
Develop appropriate and effective initial treatment plans for all active problems identified in the admission nursing assessment.
Accurately complete medication reconciliations upon admission.
Educate clients on medications, health maintenance, substance abuse, and other applicable topics.
Perform searches of clients upon admission.
Communicate client medical and behavioral changes and any special precautions to appropriate clinical and medical staff for ongoing intervention.
Act as liaison between members of the Clinical Team and Medical Departments.
Document in client medical record in an accurate and timely manner, according to facility requirements.