Gilead - Nurse (RN) - Flexible Evenings

Residential Nurse (RN)

About the position

Gilead is seeking a part-time residential nurse (RN) in our New Britain area 24 bed residential program for men with significant substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health needs. The position has a schedule flexibility, between 20 - 32 hours per week, covering the evening shift. Example schedule would be 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM or 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM. We are looking for passionate, recovery-orientated RN and willing to work with your availability!

The Residential Nurse is responsible for ensuring the well-being and stability of individuals in the program by providing and coordinating the medical, psychiatric, and pharmacologic treatments they receive, including psychopharmacology and Medication Assisted Treatments (MAT). The role provides support to non-medical staff members, coordinates care with the program physician and prescribers and assists the Nurse Supervisor in overseeing health related care for substance abuse, medical, and pharmacological issues. Screening new referrals and evaluating clients at intake are additional duties of the role. Occasional On-Call responsibility may be required.

Minimum Requirements

Must be a Registered Nurse, preferably with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program.

Connecticut licensure for Registered Nurse required. Certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center as a Clinical Specialist in Adult Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing preferred.

Three (3) years of experience in the mental health and addictions field.

Must maintain and provide proof of valid driver’s license and automobile insurance in good standing.

This is a non-union position and pays $40.45-49.31 per hour. dependent on level of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Providing clinical knowledge about severe and prolonged mental health and substance abuse disorders and medical knowledge related to health and well-being.

Maintaining contact with MDs (i.e. psychiatrists, PCPs, specialists, etc.) to coordinate medical and psychiatric care of individuals.

Working closely with pharmacies to facilitate proper pharmaceutical care.

Screens client referral paperwork for medical issues and ensures those issues are manageable at the residential level of care. Conducts additional phone screening with referral sources if necessary to determine appropriateness of referral.

Providing guidance and support to program staff regarding medical care of clients in the program.

Conducting Health Histories, Initial Nursing Assessments, and medical evaluations of clients’ emergent medical issues.

Making appropriate community referrals based on assessments and evaluations to meet clients’ basic health needs.

Providing occasional on-call coverage as back-up for Nurse Supervisor

Ensuring proper orientation, training, and management of the medication self-administration system.

Completing all required documentation electronically and on paper in a timely manner.

Acting with compassion, integrity, and ethics.

Benefits

Generous paid time off (paid vacation, 13 holidays, 2 paid personal days, 12 sick days).

Truly affordable medical, dental and vision benefits that save you nearly 50% more than the national average.

Investment in your future through our 401(k) retirement plan and match, scholarship programs, tuition reimbursement, and professional development opportunities.

Peace of mind with free long-term disability insurance and affordable short- and long-term life insurance options.

Hands-on learning experience

HRSA Loan Repayment Programs (HRSA LRP). This is an approved site for the HRSA Loan Repayment Programs. If you have qualifying federal student loans and work with us full-time or part-time in select clinical or paraprofessional positions, you may be eligible to receive loan repayment benefits in exchange for working in a qualified setting for a set period of time.

Gilead employees are held to standards and regulations set by the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) and other regulatory bodies. These standards are outlined in Gilead’s “Standards of Conduct” policy. It’s important that these standards and regulations are met through all duties performed, outcomes achieved, and conditions kept within the organization.