Charge Nurse

Root Center For Advanced Recovery•Middletown, CT

2d•$40 - $48•Hybrid

About The Position

At Root Center, we believe our employees are our greatest asset, and we're committed to creating a supportive and engaging work environment where everyone can thrive. We're driven by a clear purpose and a set of core values that shape everything we do, from nurturing growth and promoting well-being to cultivating connections and making a positive impact. In fact, 97% of our newly hired employees would recommend us to their friends for employment opportunities, and 96% said they strengthened their skills in their first few months. If you share our commitment to these values and want to join a team that lives them every day, Root Center might be the perfect fit for you!

Requirements

Current active license in the State of Connecticut as a Registered Nurse with at least one year of nursing experience and demonstrated ability and sensitivity to work with patients within the scope of this rehabilitation program.
CPR/AED or BLS certification

Nice To Haves

BSN license preferred.
Certified Addictions Registered Nurse (CARN) or Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing is preferred. Adult

Responsibilities

Dispensing medication; administers and dispenses medication as prescribed by the prescriber and in compliance with applicable regulations.
Intake/ admissions; may be assigned to work with the clinic provider to complete admission and annual physicals. May be required to obtain and record patient vitals, obtain laboratory specimens (including phlebotomy) and complete other assigned tasks within scope of practice as directed.
Assessments/Specimen collection; completes direct observation of client prior to dosing including; general physical presentation and mental status to confirm the patient is appropriate to receive the daily oral dose.
Collects urinalysis specimens and other samples, views lab results, and informs supervisor of any discrepancies.
Counseling; assumes counseling responsibilities in health-related areas, including but not limited to prenatal care, child and nutritional care and general hygiene.
Reporting; reports changes in condition to the provider and/or clinic supervisor.
Record keeping and documentation; documents clearly and complete services provided, the patient’s response and any change in condition noted.
Coordination of all nursing and medical services within the clinic and arranges referrals to outside medical agencies for specialized treatment.
Responsible for maintaining accurate medical records in accordance with the Root Center for Advanced Recovery, CARF Accreditation standards, Federal and State requirements.
May be required to take and record patient vitals as well as any other assigned tasks.
Flexibility to work hours at variable clinics.
May be deployed to alternate clinic when necessary.
Timely response to requests for additional resources.
Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted or changed as assigned by management.
Employee agrees to participate in orientation and training required by both regulatory and funding agencies as well as accreditation standards, to include but not limited to corporate compliance, and HIPAA Privacy and Security.

Benefits

Great work life balance with clinics closed on Sundays.
No current on-call responsibilities.
Time off including PTO (4 weeks), three (3) Paid training days and thirteen (13) paid holidays, including your birthday!
35 hour work week
Health Insurance & Dental Insurance- with flexible employee contribution options depending upon chosen plan.
Voluntary Vision Insurance
Life Insurance and AD&D – 100% paid by Root Center for Advanced Recovery
Short-Term Disability – 100% paid by Root Center for Advanced Recovery
403(b) Retirement Plan with a 5% employer match after 6 months of employment and an additional 5% employer contribution after 1 year of employment.
$2000 provided annually for tuition, license reimbursement, certifications or other educational activities, including 3 paid training days for educational activities and conferences; an additional $1000 available for counselors seeking outside supervision hours when such can not be provided in the organization internally.
Annual bonus eligible based on agency performance
Root Center has approved sites for the following NHSC Loan Repayment Programs: The Loan Repayment Program, Students to Service Loan Repayment Program, Rural Community Loan Repayment Program and Substance Use Disorder Workforce Loan Repayment Program.