Full Time Residential Nurse- Liberation House, Stamford

Liberation Programs•Bridgeport, CT

About The Position

Liberation Programs is seeking a Registered Nurse for its Residential Inpatient Program in Stamford. The Residential Nurse helps carry out the agency’s mission and the duties of the medical services unit. The role oversees medication management and related medical support for residents in the inpatient program, consults with medical and psychiatric staff, and provides coverage for LPN staff, including methadone dispensing in Stamford and Bridgeport. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Requirements

Current Connecticut license as an RN or LPN.
Three to five years of direct patient care experience in a hospital, primary care, psychiatric facility, or home care setting.
Knowledge of the principles of addiction treatment.
A work history demonstrating leadership, accomplishment, and the ability to complete work on time and within predetermined specifications.
Computer skills, including demonstrated ability with Microsoft Outlook.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Interpersonal skills to work effectively at all levels of the organization and with its stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Experience in substance abuse or methadone dispensing.
Practical experience in addiction treatment.
Familiarity with methadone dispensing software.

Responsibilities

Oversee residents’ self-medication management in the inpatient residential program.
Educate residents about medications, side effects, and medical conditions.
Review medication forms daily and arrange for prescriptions to be filled or refilled in a timely manner.
Oversee medication cataloging and storage.
Ensure medication rooms and the medication administration record (MAR) are organized and compliant.
Consult psychiatric and medical staff as needed to support residents’ well-being and safety.
Attend staff meetings and provide relevant staff education.
Assess clients before methadone administration to ensure the proper dosage is administered.
Coordinate client dosage-change requests with counselors and medical staff.
Provide coverage for LPN staff, including methadone dispensing in Stamford and Bridgeport.