Registered Nurse: Milestone- Per Diem- 6606

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JOB TITLE:                             Registered Nurse

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:          Per Diem

SCHEDULED HOURS:          Varies, Monday-Sunday 1st shift 7AM-3PM or 2nd shift 3PM-11PM coverage

PROGRAM/LOCATION:      Milestone, Putnam, CT 

ABOUT THE PROGRAM: MILESTONE

Milestone is a 7-30 day intensive level 3.7 residential treatment center designed to accommodate and treat women with a history of substance abuse, trauma, and mental health issues. Our program is recovery-oriented, gender-responsive, and trauma-informed. The overall goal of treatment is to help women find real hope for recovery. Milestone offers individual and group counseling, case management, and aftercare planning services. This program also provides treatment for co-occurring disorders, with substance abuse as their primary diagnosis. Treatment is individualized and targeted around the needs essential to moving forward toward employment, housing, and family stability. Milestone is part of CHR's Center of Excellence for Women/Women and Children at our Putnam campus. Length of day is less than 30 days and are then referred out to a step-down program to further address their co-occurring disorders.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

•  Perform initial nursing assessments and document ongoing assessments of patients’ response to treatment.
•  Responsible for accurate input of computer data.
•  Execute the medical and medication regimen of care as prescribed by the physician/APRN
•  Provides clients with daily methadone doses and prescribed take-home doses.
•  Monitor urine toxicology screens and breathalyzers.
•  Administer PPD tests or screens.
•  Educate the patient/family toward an understanding of healthy living.
•  Respond to medical/psychiatric emergency needs of patients, following CHR policies and procedures.
•  Adhere to the standards for Medication Assisted Treatment and Substance Use Residential Programs as maintained by DPH, DMHAS, Joint Commission, D.E.A., and the U.S. Federal Government.
•  Monitoring of methadone stock and ordering as described in CHR policies and all regulatory bodies.
•  Restocking methadone supply upon delivery.
•  Communicate with treatment team regarding patient status and progress.
   Maintains documentation in compliance with agency and program standards.
•  Participates in staff meetings, supervision, trainings and other meetings as assigned.
•  Assists LPNs by providing training, and oversight as needed.
•  Additional duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Degree in Nursing.

Experience: Experience in substance use preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: Current RN license in the State of Connecticut required, Certification in CPR, and must have a valid driver’s license. 

Why Join CHR?

Be part of an exciting, supportive, and dynamic workplace where your growth and well-being are our top priorities!

• Comprehensive benefits packages include health insurance, ample paid time off (including your birthday!), employer contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan, and competitive insurance premiums with added discounts on pet, home and auto!
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs, including exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities
• Career development opportunities! FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth! Clinical supervision and/or mentoring offered at several programs
• Wellness program: Annual wellness stipend, FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program
• Employee appreciation and involvement, including contests, lunch & learns (meet with our CEO!), employee appreciation events, employee-led resource groups open to all, and more!

And so much more! (Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility)

COMPENSATION*:           

 $40/hr

*Our per diem and fee for service positions offer a flat hourly rate.

CHR is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all to apply.

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