Registered Nurse: Grant House Child Residential- Per-Diem- 6085
$72,800 - $72,800/Yr
CHRHealth / Community Health Resources / CHR - Coventry, CT
posted 28 days ago
Part-time - Entry Level
Coventry, CT
About the position
The Registered Nurse position at Grant House is a per-diem role focused on providing care to boys aged 13 to 18 who have experienced trauma and emotional challenges. The nurse will work in a community-based group home setting, offering therapeutic support and crisis intervention while ensuring the health and safety of the residents. This role emphasizes a respectful and inclusive workplace culture, prioritizing employee wellness and professional growth.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrates competency in age-related or specialty issues and developmental needs for each population served.
- Develops and provides group therapy and psycho-educational groups designed to aid clients in understanding and maintaining their medications and side effects.
- Provides crisis assessment and intervention to monitor the status of clients in crisis.
- Provides home or outreach visits when appropriate.
- Maintains first aid supplies, disposal of hazardous waste, and destruction of medications as applicable according to agency policy.
- Monitors the Medication Administration Program, medications, and physician's orders.
Requirements
- Graduate of a School of Nursing and RN Licensure.
- Experience with mental health population.
- Experience working in a managed care environment.
- RN license to practice in State of CT.
- CPR/First Aid Certification within 6 months of hire.
Nice-to-haves
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
Benefits
- Wellness program
- Loan repayment program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Employee assistance program
- 403(b)
- Loan forgiveness
- Free fitness classes
