REGISTERED NURSE (RN) - PER DIEM

UHS•North Stonington, CT

56d•Onsite

About The Position

Stonington Institute, a division of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), has an opening for a per diem Registered Nurse (RN). Stonington Institute provides substance abuse treatment options for adults in Southeastern Connecticut, offering medical detox and residential addictions treatment. They also have a clinic in Groton, CT, that offers partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient treatment. The Inn at Trails Corner is a new 180-bed dormitory-style sober community for adult men and women attending their outpatient day treatment programs, offering overnight accommodations, meal service, recreation options, a workout room, and a computer center. They accept private insurance, state-funded plans, and self-pay arrangements.

Requirements

Graduate of accredited school of nursing with a current State of Connecticut R.N. License
Minimum of one year experience working in the Mental Health or Substance Abuse field preferred
Must be available to work weekends and holidays
May be required to work overtime and holdover shifts

Responsibilities

Functions as an active part of the treatment team and provides continuous care, supervision, interaction and role modeling to our Detox Unit clients.
Assess clients thoroughly upon admission and as needed.
Accurately transcribe and implement physician’s orders.
Assess clients withdrawing from substances using facility approved assessment scales.
Develop appropriate and effective treatment plans for all active problems identified in the nursing assessment.
Set appropriate behavioral, observable, and measurable goals and develop effective interventions to help clients achieve their goals.
Administer medications and treatments as ordered.