Summary:

• The Residential Registered Nurse (RN) position is responsible for conducting alcohol or other drug-focused nursing assessments for clients in the residential treatment program, providing integrated nursing care that addresses substance use, mental health, co-occurring and general healthcare needs and monitoring individual client progress. The Residential RN will also monitor client self-administration of medications. Additional responsibilities include daily milieu management to provide a safe and therapeutic environment; ordering medication, supplies, counting meds at shift change, and carrying out medical staff orders. The RN works under the direction and orders of the medical staff (NP/PA/MD) and in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary treatment team to ensure quality of care delivered to clients within the program. The provider of such services should be knowledgeable about addiction treatment, especially pharmacotherapies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct alcohol or other drug-focused nursing assessments within required timeframes.
• Provide integrated nursing care that addresses substance use, mental health, co-occurring and general healthcare needs and monitoring individual client progress.
• Monitor client self-administration of medications.
• Facilitate health education and other psychoeducational groups for clients as assigned.
• Daily milieu management to provide a safe and therapeutic environment; ordering medication, supplies, counting meds at shift change, and carrying out medical staff orders.
• Consult with clinical staff regarding client progress and nursing needs.
• Ensure adherence to ASAM guidelines in care determinations.
• Document all client clinical care in the electronic medical record in a timely manner and in accordance with agency standards, state and federal regulations, DSS and ASAM guidelines, and requirements of third-party payers.
• Maintain and provide appropriate information and documentation to support timely and accurate billing, and participate in utilization reviews as needed.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to on client care and progress.
• Attend all required internal and external trainings.
• Meet and contribute to agency outcomes and performance measures.
• Adhere to state and federal regulations, DSS and ASAM requirements, and standards of accreditation, facility licensure and funding sources.
• Maintain all licenses and certifications.
• May perform other duties assigned by supervisor.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics:

Knowledge Of:

• Addiction treatment and pharmacotherapies
• Co-occurring diagnoses and treatment
• Trauma-informed, culturally-responsive care
• Electronic Healthcare Record systems.
• General office software, particularly Microsoft Office Suite.

Ability To:

• Work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team
• Communicate effectively with staff, clients, referral agencies, healthcare providers, and social service providers regarding the patient's needs, verbally and in writing
• Maintain productivity standards

Education and Experience:

• Active Connecticut licensure as a Registered Nurse
• Two year's experience treating individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring disorders in a residential setting

Other:

• Must be dependable and reliable; detailed oriented; and able to interface easily with clients, staff, and referral sources.
• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle
• Position requires climbing stairs and the ability to lift 20 lbs or more
• May need to travel to other CTR locations
• Must successfully complete the introductory probationary employment period.
• Must have a valid CT driver's license.