Night Shift - Detox Nurse

$35 - $45/Yr

Mountainside Treatment Center - Canaan, CT

Full-time - Entry Level

Canaan, CT

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

Mountainside is currently seeking Registered Nurses (RN) for our Detoxification Program. The Detox Nurse is responsible for the medical and health-related management of clients, including completing initial nursing assessments, administering medications per detox protocols and/or other MD/APRN order, and assessing clients daily to ensure a safe and successful detox experience. They will monitor for withdrawal symptoms, response to medications, vital signs, and will communicate findings and concerns to MD/APRN. The Detox Nurse will work closely with the multi-disciplinary team and will attend all clinical and treatment meetings.

Responsibilities

• Complete nursing assessment upon admission to the program
• Oversee the safe administration of medications, being mindful of medication interactions and preventing medication errors
• Maintain client medical health records according to DPH, CARF, TJC, ASAM, OSHA and Mountainside policies and procedures
• Attend to day-to-day health situations that may arise among clients
• Ensure implementation of appropriate detox protocols and all other policies and procedures
• Monitor withdrawal symptoms of clients and attend to health needs
• Is alert for signs and symptoms of emerging medical or psychiatric complications, and communicates findings/concerns to MD/APRN and other members of the treatment team

Requirements

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred
• Current active CT license as a registered nurse required
• Experience with both general medical and psychiatric populations
• One year experience in substance abuse treatment or behavioral health preferred
• Computer skills (email, Electronic Medical Records & Microsoft Office)
• Understanding and awareness of withdrawal symptoms
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as necessary
• Able to provide thorough physical assessments of clients

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit package
• Paid Time Off (which increases after 1 year with Mountainside)
• Paid holidays including a Multicultural Holiday
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Free meals while working on the Canaan campus
• Monthly $75.00 wellness reimbursement. Our Wellness Reimbursement benefit is meant to encourage employees to engage in productive self-care to avoid burnout and compassion fatigue.