Registered Nurse: Milesteone- Per Diem- 7365
About The Position
Milestone is a 30-day intensive level 3.7 residential treatment center for women with histories of substance abuse, trauma, and mental health issues. The recovery-oriented, gender-responsive, and trauma-informed program provides individual and group counseling, case management, aftercare planning, and treatment for co-occurring disorders, with substance abuse as the primary diagnosis. Treatment is individualized to support progress toward employment, housing, and family stability. Milestone is part of CHR's Center of Excellence for Women/Women and Children at its Putnam campus. Clients are referred to a step-down program to continue addressing co-occurring disorders after their stay. The Registered Nurse provides direct services in a 24/7 residential setting and helps maintain a safe, therapeutic environment. The nurse conducts assessments for new clients, supports clients' health, wellness, and recovery, and documents observations and interventions. The role includes participation in treatment planning, case conferences, staff meetings, supervision, and training. The position is per diem, with Saturday or Sunday shifts from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. or 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., in Putnam, Connecticut. Compensation is $40.00 per hour.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or nursing program.
- Current RN license to practice in Connecticut.
- Experience working with patients with substance use and mental health disorders.
- Experience working in a managed care environment.
- CPR/First Aid certification within six months of hire.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct services to clients in the 24/7 residential setting.
- Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment and follow program policies and guidelines.
- Demonstrate understanding of substance use and co-occurring disorder treatment relevant to the population served.
- Intervene in client differences or conflicts to promote a positive milieu.
- Support clients' family and natural support connections.
- Build trust and maintain positive, healthy rapport with clients through interest and active engagement.
- Teach and support skills including coping skills, activities of daily living, psychoeducation, and linkage to community resources and self-help groups.
- Demonstrate empathic understanding of complex trauma.
- Transport clients within the program as needed.
- Document planned interventions, behavioral incidents, general observations, and assessments of clients' skills, behavior, and moods objectively and professionally.
- Participate in treatment plan meetings and case conferencing.
- Maintain documentation in compliance with agency and program standards.
- Participate in staff meetings, supervision, trainings, and other assigned meetings.
- Develop and coordinate prevention, health, wellness, and recovery initiatives for identified patients, including health and wellness groups as needed.
- Provide nursing assessments to new clients.
- Perform additional duties as required.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Paid time off, including a birthday benefit
- Employer contributions to a 403(b) retirement plan
- Competitive insurance premiums and discounts on pet, home, and auto insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Professional development programs and employee tuition discounts at local colleges and universities
- Career development opportunities and free training curriculum
- Clinical supervision and/or mentoring at several programs
- Annual wellness stipend
- Free premium subscription to the Calm app
- Six free confidential counseling sessions through the Employee Assistance Program
- Employee appreciation events and activities
- Employee-led resource groups
