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

Hartford Healthcare • Willimantic, CT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Hartford HealthCare, a comprehensive healthcare network, is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse for Rushford Center (The Ridge Recovery Center), one of Connecticut’s leading providers of addiction and mental health services. Rushford Center is nationally recognized for its outstanding prevention, treatment, and recovery programs, offering a wide range of services including Acute Care and Evaluation, Residential Addiction Treatment, Individual, Group & Family Therapy, Intensive Outpatient programs, and Community Support Programs. The Ridge Recovery Center is a new state-of-the-art substance use disorder treatment facility in Windham, CT, providing personalized paths to recovery in a serene and tranquil setting. The Registered Nurse will collaborate with professional, clinical, and medical staff to provide day-to-day direct care to individuals with substance use disorders.

Requirements

• Valid CT RN license
• Minimum of Associate's degree in nursing
• CPR & AED certified within six months of employment

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred
• 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
• Strong therapeutic interpersonal skills to encourage and motivate individuals to work towards their treatment goals

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• Medical and dental benefits
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hire, including seven paid holidays
• Additional voluntary benefits
• Employee discount programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees