Registered Nurse: Roots to Recovery- 6775

CHR Career•Willimantic, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Registered Nurse Duties & Responsibilities Demonstrates an understanding of the treatment of substance use disorders as well as cooccurring disorders relevant to the population served. Demonstrates the ability to teach and support the learning of a broad range of skills including those related to: coping skills, ADLS and areas of psychoeducation and linkage to community resources and self-help groups. Transports clients within the program as needed. Provides integrated behavioral health and medical treatment planning and comprehensive care management of adults with substance use and mental health disorders. Maintains knowledge of current ideas, theories and research regarding treatment of individuals with complex behavioral health and medical issues including factors contributing to health care disparities Supervises provision of laboratory testing on-site and off-site, according to agency policies Develops and provides individual and group treatment and psycho-educational groups designed to aid clients in understanding and maintaining their medications and side effects, as well as how to manage their behavioral health symptoms, improve skills for recovery and living a healthy lifestyle. Provides crisis assessment and intervention to monitor status of clients in crisis. Maintains first aid supplies, disposal of hazardous waste, and destruction of medications and management of medication administration program as applicable according to agency policy. Monitors the Medication Administration Program, medications, and physician’s orders. Additional duties as required.

Requirements

Graduate of a School of Nursing from an Accredited Nursing Program and RN Licensure.
Experience working with patients with substance use and mental health disorders.
Experience working in a managed care environment.
RN license to practice in State of CT.
CPR & First Aid Certification required OR must obtain within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates an understanding of the treatment of substance use disorders as well as cooccurring disorders relevant to the population served.
Demonstrates the ability to teach and support the learning of a broad range of skills including those related to: coping skills, ADLS and areas of psychoeducation and linkage to community resources and self-help groups.
Transports clients within the program as needed.
Provides integrated behavioral health and medical treatment planning and comprehensive care management of adults with substance use and mental health disorders.
Maintains knowledge of current ideas, theories and research regarding treatment of individuals with complex behavioral health and medical issues including factors contributing to health care disparities
Supervises provision of laboratory testing on-site and off-site, according to agency policies
Develops and provides individual and group treatment and psycho-educational groups designed to aid clients in understanding and maintaining their medications and side effects, as well as how to manage their behavioral health symptoms, improve skills for recovery and living a healthy lifestyle.
Provides crisis assessment and intervention to monitor status of clients in crisis.
Maintains first aid supplies, disposal of hazardous waste, and destruction of medications and management of medication administration program as applicable according to agency policy.
Monitors the Medication Administration Program, medications, and physician’s orders.
Additional duties as required.

Benefits

Award-Winning Workplace: Proudly recognized as a Top Workplace for 12 consecutive years!
Generous Time Off: Enjoy ample paid time off, including a special day off for your birthday!
Retirement Savings: Benefit from contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan.
Comprehensive Insurance: Competitive premiums with added discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance!
Education & Tuition Support: Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs. Student loan repayment assistance (Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Nurse Corps, NHSC/HRSA at select sites). Exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities.
Career Development: FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our brand-new Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth! Clinical supervision and/or mentoring available at many programs. Internal career fairs: connect with recruiters to discuss your career aspirations and the various opportunities available within our over 80 programs statewide.
Wellness Program: Annual wellness stipend. FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, for employees and their families Fun activities like coloring contests, lunch & learns, office seasonal decorating contests, employee appreciation events, and more! Up to 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions per issue, per year, for individuals, couples, & families through our EAP program
Employee Involvement: Participate in leadership luncheons with our CEO and various agency committees!
Stay Informed: Weekly video updates from our CEO and monthly newsletters to keep you in the loop.
And So Much More: Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility.