RN - Dispensing
About The Position
Recovery Network of Programs, Inc., a nonprofit behavioral health organization serving the Greater Bridgeport community, seeks a compassionate, detail-oriented Registered Nurse Coordinator to lead and coordinate substance use services within the Bridgeport Correctional Facility. The role supports the safe, compliant, and effective delivery of medication-assisted treatment to incarcerated individuals diagnosed with opioid use disorder. The nurse oversees daily methadone dosing, conducts nursing assessments, monitors treatment effects and adverse reactions, and collaborates with prescribers on clinical concerns and treatment updates. The position also maintains records in the electronic health record and dosing systems, ensures medication security and regulatory compliance, coordinates community treatment referrals for people released from custody, and serves as a liaison among medical, correctional, and behavioral health teams. The role provides oversight and support to LPNs and other nursing staff and participates in interdisciplinary meetings, discharge planning, and compliance audits.
Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Connecticut.
- Minimum of 2 years of nursing supervisory experience.
- Strong organizational, clinical, and communication skills.
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team in a secure correctional environment.
Nice To Haves
- Nursing supervisory experience in corrections, behavioral health, or substance use treatment.
- Experience with medication-assisted treatment, such as methadone or buprenorphine.
- Knowledge of regulatory standards governing opioid treatment programs.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily methadone dosing and ensure adherence to RNP protocols.
- Conduct nursing assessments and monitor clients for therapeutic effectiveness and adverse reactions.
- Collaborate with prescribers regarding clinical concerns, dosage changes, and treatment updates.
- Maintain accurate records in the electronic health record (EHR) and dosing systems.
- Ensure proper storage, security, and chain of custody of methadone and Suboxone in compliance with DEA, DPH, and SAMHSA regulations.
- Coordinate care transitions for individuals being released from custody, including referrals to community-based medication-assisted treatment programs.
- Serve as the primary liaison between medical, correctional, and behavioral health teams.
- Provide oversight and support to LPNs and other nursing staff involved in medication-assisted treatment services.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, discharge planning, and compliance audits.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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