Full Time Residential Nurse- Liberation House, Stamford

Liberation Programs Inc.•Bridgeport, CT

4d•$0 - $35•Onsite

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, supports the health and safety of Recoverees, coordinates with clinical and medical 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 RN or LPN license.
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.
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.
Familiarity with methadone dispensing software.
Strong oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills to work effectively at all levels of the organization and with stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Experience in substance abuse treatment or methadone dispensing preferred.
Practical experience in the field of addiction treatment preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee self-medication management for Recoverees in the inpatient residential program.
Educate Recoverees 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 the cataloging and storage of medication.
Ensure medication rooms and the MAR are organized and compliant.
Consult psychiatric and medical staff as needed to support Recoverees’ well-being and safety.
Attend staff meetings and provide related staff education.
Assess clients before methadone administration to ensure the proper dosage is administered.
Coordinate clients’ dosage-change requests with counselors and medical staff.
Provide coverage for LPN staff, including methadone dispensing in Stamford and Bridgeport.