Registered Nurse (RN) - Per Diem
About The Position
The Registered Nurse delivers efficient, high-quality, and safe nursing care to clients in assigned program(s). The nurse monitors and assesses clients, plans and provides care, intervenes as needed, and evaluates medical and nursing management within their care and across other levels of care as assigned by the ACE Nurse Manager and/or ACE Team Leader. The role includes clinical oversight of counselor assistants, certified nurse assistants, and other licensed staff as Charge Nurse, ensuring assigned tasks on the accountability sheet are completed. The nurse may also serve as Team Leader when assigned by the ACE Nurse Manager. Rushford Center provides addiction and mental health services, including acute care and evaluation, residential addiction treatment, individual, group and family therapy, intensive outpatient programs, and community support programs. It emphasizes compassionate, respectful, affordable, and accessible care.
Requirements
- Valid Connecticut RN license.
- Associate's degree in nursing.
- CPR and AED certification 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 actively pursuing credentialing, preferred.
- At least one year of nursing experience in psychiatric or substance abuse treatment preferred.
- Experience as a CNA, Mental Health Worker, or in another related field is desirable for newly graduated nurses.
Responsibilities
- Deliver efficient, high-quality, and safe nursing care to clients in assigned program(s).
- Monitor and assess clients, plan and provide care, intervene, and evaluate their medical and nursing management.
- Provide nursing management in other levels of care as assigned by the ACE Nurse Manager and/or ACE Team Leader.
- Perform the Charge Nurse role, providing clinical oversight of counselor assistants, certified nurse assistants, and other licensed staff.
- Ensure completion of assigned work tasks on the accountability sheet.
- Serve as Team Leader when assigned by the ACE Nurse Manager.
Benefits
- Medical and dental benefits.
- 401(k) plan with employer match.
- Paid time off accruing from the date of hire, including seven paid holidays.
- Additional voluntary benefits.
- Employee discount programs.
- Career development and growth opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
Associate degree
