Description

Work where every moment matters.
Every day, over 30,000 Hartford HealthCare employees come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.
Rushford Center, one of Connecticut’s leading providers of addiction and mental health services, is nationally recognized for delivering outstanding prevention, treatment and recovery programs. We offer a wide range of programs including Acute Care and Evaluation, Residential Addiction Treatment, Individual, Group & Family Therapy, Intensive Outpatient programs and Community Support Programs. Through the passion of our specialists, we continue to treat every patient with care, compassion and respect, while providing affordable and accessible services.

Job Summary

Provides timely, effective, high quality and safe nursing collaboration for all enrollees in the program under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. Provides coordination of care in conjunction with the RN, BHH Specialists, Peer Recovery Specialists, medical providers and other medical facilities as appropriate and required. Provides education (individually and in group format) in the areas of chronic conditions, newly diagnosed conditions, medications, health promotion, wellness & prevention including appropriate usage of medical services (i.e. PCP vs ED visits). Position works closely with BHH team on a day-to-day basis; reports to nursing services.

Qualifications

• Completion of a licensed LPN program.
• Valid CT LPN license.
• Minimum of one years’ experience in Medical/Surgical, Critical Care, Psychiatric or Substance Abuse Treatment preferred.
• CPR certified within six months of employment.

As a Hartford HealthCare entity, Rushford provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package consisting of:

• Medical and dental benefits
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hire, including six paid holidays
• Additional voluntary benefits as well as employee discount programs

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.